dream of

phrase

: to consider possible or fitting

wouldn't dream of disturbing you

Examples of dream of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hundreds of Connecticut high school students are returning to class with sudden, unwelcome confusion and concern that their dreams of attending college may no longer be possible. — Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Some dream of a Big 5 safari experience; others, the food and wine of its world-famous culinary and viticultural regions. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Other than taxpayers, bodega owners stand to be some of the biggest losers if New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) realizes his dream of city-run grocery stores. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

But now, Big Break x Good Good is dead entirely, as are its winner’s dreams of playing professionally. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1538, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dream of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove