daydream

[ˈdeɪdriːm]

daydream Definition

  • 1a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present
  • 2a visionary or impractical idea or scheme

Using daydream: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "daydream" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She spent the afternoon daydreaming about her vacation.

  • Example

    He was lost in a daydream and didn't hear the teacher calling his name.

  • Example

    His plan to become a millionaire was just a daydream.

  • Example

    I often daydream about what it would be like to live in a different country.

daydream Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for daydream

Antonyms for daydream

Phrases with daydream

  • an unrealistic or impractical hope or scheme

    Example

    His idea of becoming a famous actor was just a pipe dream.

  • castles in the air

    plans or hopes that have very little chance of happening

    Example

    She spends all her time building castles in the air instead of working on realistic goals.

  • head in the clouds

    not paying attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking about other things

    Example

    He has his head in the clouds and never knows what's going on in class.

Origins of daydream

from Middle English 'day' + 'dreme', meaning 'joyful thoughts'

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Summary: daydream in Brief

The term 'daydream' [ˈdeɪdriːm] refers to a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present, or a visionary or impractical idea or scheme. It can be exemplified by 'She spent the afternoon daydreaming about her vacation.' 'Daydream' extends into phrases like 'pipe dream,' denoting an unrealistic hope or scheme, and 'head in the clouds,' implying not paying attention to what is happening around you.

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