dream

noun
UK: /driːm/
US: /driːm/

  1. A series of thoughts, images, or feelings that happen in your mind when you are sleeping.

    1. I had a strange dream last night about flying to the moon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The memory of that amazing vacation still feels like a wonderful dream to me. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hope or ambition; a strong desire to achieve something.

    1. It's my dream to travel around the world someday, seeing new places. [ ] [ ]
    2. Becoming a doctor was her lifelong dream, and she worked hard to achieve it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

imagine ambition fantasy envision hope
dream verb

  1. To experience thoughts, images, or feelings in your mind while you are asleep.

    1. I dream about my family when I'm away for too long at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. She dreams of becoming a famous singer, practicing every day to make it happen. [ ] [ ]

  2. To consider the possibility of doing or achieving something.

    1. I would never dream of being rude to someone, it is not my nature. [ ] [ ]
    2. He did not even dream that one day he would be the manager of that big company. [ ] [ ]
dream adjective

  1. Very good or pleasing; ideal.

    1. He is the dream candidate for the job, possessing all of the skills. [ ] [ ]
    2. She finally bought her dream car, a beautiful red sports car, a true classic. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dream" in English means: A series of thoughts, images, or feelings that happen in your mind when you are sleeping., A hope or ambition; a strong desire to achieve something..

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

Synonyms for "dream": imagine, ambition, fantasy, envision, hope.

Example usage of "dream": "I had a strange dream last night about flying to the moon.". More examples on the page.