reverie

noun

rev·​er·​ie ˈre-və-rē 

ˈrev-rē

variants or less commonly revery

plural reveries

1

: daydream

2

: the condition of being lost in thought

Synonyms of reverie

• trance
• daydreaming

Examples of reverie in a Sentence

I was lost in reverie and didn't realize my flight was boarding until it was almost too late.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience. —Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026

The sexy Eagle Bar was calling us to snap out of our reverie. —Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026

Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions. —Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

The fireplace, stone walls, and ambient lighting, paired with hand-cut steaks, homemade desserts, and Virginia wine pairings, lull diners into a pleasant reverie. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French rêverie, from Middle French, delirium, from resver, rever to wander, be delirious

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reverie

• every

Kids Definition

reverie

noun

rev·​er·​ie

variants also revery

ˈrev-(ə-)rē 

plural reveries

1

: daydream entry 1

2

: the condition of being lost in thought