Dream Definition & Meaning

dream
noun
  1. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep; "I had a dream about you last night"
  2. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake; "he lives in a dream that has nothing to do with reality"
  3. a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"
  4. a fantastic but vain hope (from fantasies induced by the opium pipe); "I have this pipe dream about being emperor of the universe"
  5. a state of mind characterized by abstraction and release from reality; "he went about his work as if in a dream"
  6. someone or something wonderful; "this dessert is a dream"
verb
  1. have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy
  2. experience while sleeping; "She claims to never dream"; "He dreamt a strange scene"

"Dream" in song lyrics

See how dream is used in real songs:

  • "or a priceless dream"
    1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
  • "Trife life got me all up in a horrible dream"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle
  • "You call yourselves kings, that is only a dream"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all

Usage tips for "dream"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dream" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dream to find words that pair well.

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