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

Two brothers pursuing the American dream become entangled in a dangerous operation involving corruption, violence and the Russian mafia, while betrayal threatens their bond. — Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Call it a curse or call it destiny, Kardashian’s success is a fusion of Armenian folklore and the American dream. — Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026

All Tony wants is an apology, immunity and the chance to resume his quest for the American dream. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Final Thoughts My earlier Forbes piece argued that the American dream, in housing terms, is better understood as the freedom to choose where and how to live rather than a mandate to own. — Thibault Adrien, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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