the American dream

noun phrase

variants or the American Dream

: a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. especially by working hard and becoming successful

With good jobs, a nice house, two children, and plenty of money, they believed they were living the American dream.

Examples of the American dream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Features were usually to scale, to fit into the evolving broadcast clock—four to seven minutes being the sweet spot—but long-form documentaries did begin to both celebrate and question the American dream. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Ensconced in their cozy Montecito mansion, the Sussexes are living the American dream. — Chandler Tregaskes, Vanity Fair, 22 Aug. 2026

For them, Thursday felt like reaching a piece of the American dream. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

For many years, the American dream has been defined by believing that hard work, smart choices, and perseverance can make things happen. — Peter Tillinghast, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the American dream

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