Dreamland

Pronunciation: /driːmlænd/

Definitions of dreamland

noun a place or state of fantasy or imagination

Example Sentences

A1 I often visit dreamland when I sleep.

A2 Children believe that dreamland is where all their wishes come true.

B1 After a long day at work, I like to escape to dreamland through meditation.

B2 Her paintings transport the viewer to a magical dreamland filled with vibrant colors.

C1 The author's novel explores the concept of dreamland as a metaphor for the subconscious mind.

C2 The artist's surrealistic paintings depict dreamland as a place where reality and fantasy merge seamlessly.

Examples of dreamland in a Sentence

formal The artist's painting depicted a beautiful landscape that resembled a dreamland.

informal I wish I could live in a dreamland where all my wishes come true.

slang I feel like I'm in dreamland whenever I listen to my favorite music.

figurative After a long day at work, taking a hot bath feels like entering dreamland.

Grammatical Forms of dreamland

• past tense: dreamed
• plural: dreamlands
• comparative: more dreamlike
• superlative: most dreamlike
• present tense: dream
• future tense: will dream
• perfect tense: have dreamed
• continuous tense: dreaming
• singular: dreamland
• positive degree: dreamland
• infinitive: to dreamland
• gerund: dreamlanding
• participle: dreamed

Origin and Evolution of dreamland

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dreamland' originated from the Old English word 'drēam' which means joy, mirth, or music, and 'land' which refers to a specific place or region.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dreamland' shifted from a place of joy and mirth to a more abstract concept of a fantastical or imaginary place one visits in their dreams.