Simple Definition of daydream

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daydream

1 of 2

noun

plural daydreams
: pleasant thoughts about your life or future that you have while you are awake
I drifted off in a daydream during the class.

daydream

2 of 2

verb

daydreams; daydreamed; daydreaming
: to think pleasant thoughts about your life or future while you are awake
Instead of studying, he spent the afternoon daydreaming about his vacation.

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“Daydream.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/daydream. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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