dreamland

noun

dream·​land ˈdrēm-ˌland How to pronounce dreamland (audio)
Synonyms of dreamlandnext
: an unreal delightful country existing only in imagination or in dreams : never-never land

Examples of dreamland in a Sentence

He's living in a dreamland.
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The whole resort has a magical feel to it–something like an imaginative, culturally-rich dreamland for thoughtful travelers who appreciate the elegance and joy of life. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Arteta and his players are in dreamland and just fingertips away from history. Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 5 May 2026 As if part of you is still in dreamland. Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026 For a group of friends who loved skiing and shaped a family life around it, the pain of this loss centers on a cherished place: near the school, Sugar Bowl and Donner Pass, a Sierra skier dreamland of high annual snowfalls, cozy lodgings and thrilling steep terrain. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dreamland

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dreamland was in 1826

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“Dreamland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreamland. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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dreamland

noun
dream·​land ˈdrēm-ˌland How to pronounce dreamland (audio)
: an unreal delightful country existing only in imagination or in dreams

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