Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˌdriːm/

Definitions of daydream

noun a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of daydream in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of daydream

past tense

daydreamed

plural

daydreams

comparative

more daydreamy

superlative

most daydreamy

present tense

daydream

future tense

will daydream

perfect tense

have daydreamed

continuous tense

is daydreaming

singular

daydream

positive degree

daydream

infinitive

to daydream

gerund

daydreaming

participle

daydreamed

Origin and Evolution of daydream

First Known Use: 1581 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'daydream' originated from the Middle English term 'daydreem' which was a combination of 'day' and 'dream'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a dream or fantasy experienced while awake, the term 'daydream' has evolved to encompass a broader range of imaginative thoughts or fantasies that distract a person from their current surroundings.