daydream

noun
UK: /ˈdeɪdriːm/
US: /ˈdeɪdriːm/

  1. A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one from reality.

    1. She often has a daydream in class when she's bored.
    2. Lost in a daydream about winning the lottery, he almost missed his bus stop.

Synonyms

muse reverie fantasy woolgathering pipe dream
daydream intransitive-verb

  1. To have a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one from reality.

    1. I like to daydream about my next vacation.
    2. She tends to daydream when the lesson becomes monotonous and unengaging.
daydream transitive-verb

  1. To spend time thinking about something that you would like to happen.

    1. He daydreams of being a famous musician.
    2. She daydreams about a future where she can travel the world freely.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "daydream" is /ˈdeɪdriːm/ in British English and /ˈdeɪdriːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "daydream": muse, reverie, fantasy, woolgathering, pipe dream.

Example usage of "daydream": "She often has a daydream in class when she's bored.". More examples on the page.