daydream
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Definition of daydream
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination
daydream
verbDefinition of daydream (Entry 2 of 2)
: to have a daydream
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Synonyms for daydream
Synonyms: Noun
chimera, conceit, delusion, dream, fancy, fantasy (also phantasy), figment, hallucination, illusion, nonentity, phantasm (also fantasm), pipe dream, unreality, vision
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Examples of daydream in a Sentence
Noun
I drifted off in a daydream during the class. hoped that one day world peace would be a reality and not just a daydreamVerb
Instead of studying, he spent the afternoon daydreaming about his vacation.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Now that spring is in the air, so are the daydreams of getting together for a backyard grill get-together. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "This gas grill is perfect for the casual BBQ—and it's under $100 right now," 30 Mar. 2018 Clawfoot tubs are on many a dream home wish list, but beneath the glamour and the daydreams of relaxing nighttime soaks, that freestanding tub could be hiding some nasty water damage, according to Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott. — Neesha Arter, ELLE Decor, "Clawfoot Tubs: Luxurious Or Impractical?," 18 Apr. 2017 Because Todd Koelsch brought every female's Pinterest daydream to life. — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "Nurse's Husband Transforms Her Closet Into the Most Pinterest-Perfect Vanity," 14 Dec. 2016 There was a red light at a busy intersection, but not in the daydream, and the child stepped out into the street, into the path of a bus. — Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, "Under the Wave," 9 July 2017 My daydreams of returning to Cuba turned into plans and packing lists when a friend who regularly visits the island tipped me off to a travel first for Americans: A small-group kayaking experience along the island’s southern coastline. — New York Times, "Want to See the Wild Side of Cuba? Try a Kayak," 16 May 2018 Scroll down for more photos and get a fresh update on your real estate daydreams. — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, "A Montana Private Island And Mansion Is For Sale," 26 Sep. 2016 Wrap me in that warm blanket of a daydream and switch off the light on your way out. — Glenn Whipp, latimes.com, "In 'Life of the Party,' Melissa McCarthy goes back to school and it's kind of a dream," 10 May 2018 Making my daydreams worse: my colleagues explaining how Resorts casino in A.C. survived the city’s many iterations and how the Boardwalk came to be. — Aubrey Nagle, Philly.com, "Eagles react to NFL anthem rule, Atlantic City's first casino stays in the game | Morning Newsletter," 24 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
But that certainly won't stop me from daydreaming about getting an orange iPhone to match my PSL later this fall. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Apple Rumored to Release a Red, Orange, and Blue iPhone," 7 July 2018 Slow everything down so that your whole body can recover and leave some time open for daydreaming. — Liz Bentley /, NBC News, "Find your greatness this summer," 28 June 2018 The whirlwind following the discovery of two babies in utero included plenty of daydreaming — the McDonalds would need a bigger car, a bigger house. — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "[UPDATED]: The McDonald Twins Are Miraculously Stable After a Trying Weekend," 17 Oct. 2016 No one daydreams about losing in the NLCS, or the NFC title game. — Dan Steinberg, chicagotribune.com, "Capitals could end the stupidest streak in sports tonight," 7 May 2018 Muuto introduced a new chaise longue version of its Outline Sofa—perfect for a little light daydreaming—in addition to new seating and lighting options, all crafted with the brand’s trademark playfulness and attention to detail. — Sean Santiago, Vogue, "13 Dreamy Standouts From the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair," 13 Feb. 2018 Photos via Sotheby’s International Realty Memorial Day has this editor daydreaming of owning a weekend home in the country—specifically this beauty in East Hampton, Connecticut. — Lauren Ro, Curbed, "Make this historic colonial your weekend getaway for $775K," 25 May 2018 This Backstreet Boys remix is everything your heartthrob daydreams wished for. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "The 5 Best Backstreet Boys Remixes," 17 May 2018 Even some of the most powerful tech companies start out tiny, with a young innovator daydreaming about creating the next big thing. — Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, "MIT Now Has a Humanist Chaplain to Help Students With the Ethics of Tech," 16 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'daydream.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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daydream
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English Language Learners Definition of daydream
(Entry 1 of 2)
: pleasant thoughts about your life or future that you have while you are awake
daydream
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of daydream (Entry 2 of 2)
: to think pleasant thoughts about your life or future while you are awake
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Kids Definition of daydream
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person's pleasant and usually wishful thoughts about life
daydream
verbKids Definition of daydream (Entry 2 of 2)
: to think pleasant and usually wishful thoughts while awake He spent class daydreaming about vacation.
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Medical Definition of daydream
: a visionary creation of the imagination experienced while awake especially : a gratifying reverie usually of wish fulfillment
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