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

More than 80% of people in a new Bankrate’s survey said owning a home is part of the American dream. —Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025

Aerospace innovation, a dark past and the American dream. —Geordon Wollner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

Rekindling the spirit of democracy rooted in property ownership and the American dream is going to require a building boom and more affordable housing. — Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025

The story of boxing phenom Claressa Shields and the American dream versus the American reality is Certified Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes, with 93% and 94% respective Tomatometer and Popcornmeter scores. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025

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