Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˌdriːm/
noun a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present
A1 I often daydream about going on a vacation to a tropical island.
A2 Her daydream of becoming a famous actress motivated her to take acting classes.
B1 Daydreaming can be a fun way to escape reality for a little while.
B2 His daydream of starting his own business eventually became a reality.
C1 Despite his busy schedule, he still found time to indulge in daydreams of a better future.
C2 Her daydreams of traveling the world were finally fulfilled when she won the lottery.
verb to indulge in pleasant daydreams
A1 I daydream about going on vacation.
A2 She daydreams about becoming a famous singer.
B1 He often daydreams during boring meetings.
B2 They daydreamed about what life would be like if they won the lottery.
C1 Despite his busy schedule, she still finds time to daydream about her future.
C2 The author would often daydream about the characters in his novels coming to life.
formal She often found herself lost in a daydream during long meetings.
informal I like to daydream about winning the lottery and traveling the world.
slang I was totally daydreaming about my crush in class today.
figurative His mind was always off in a daydream, never fully present in reality.
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