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

And one of the things that seems clear in hindsight is the American dream of success, and particularly in show business. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Nearly 3 in 10, or 27%, believe the American dream doesn’t exist altogether. — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

But rather than simply skewering the American dream, Pedercini’s game imagines an entirely new one. — Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for the American dream

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