: a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination
daydreamed; daydreaming; daydreams
: to have a daydream
daydreamer
noun
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 daydream
Verb
Instead of studying, he spent the afternoon daydreaming about his vacation.
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 July 2025
For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
This is ideal for personal branding activities, many of which benefit from space to daydream, reflect, and explore new ideas.
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Noun
The maid gazes out the window, her mouth slightly open, as if lost in boredom or a daydream.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 July 2025
For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
McCabe, an Arsenal fan favourite known for her uncompromising playing style and effervescent off-field personality, was at the centre of much of the discussion as fans daydreamed about her reaction to it all.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
This is ideal for personal branding activities, many of which benefit from space to daydream, reflect, and explore new ideas.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“Daydream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daydream. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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daydream
1 of 2 noun
day·dream
ˈdā-ˌdrēm 
: a dreamy sequence of usually happy or pleasant imaginings
daydream
2 of 2 verb
: to have a daydream
daydreamer
noun
Medical Definition
daydream
noun
day·dream
ˈdā-ˌdrēm
: a visionary creation of the imagination experienced while awake
especially
: a gratifying reverie usually of wish fulfillment
daydream
intransitive verb
daydreamer
noun
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