dreams

Main Entry:: ¹dream
Pronunciation:: \ˈdrēm\
Function:: noun
Usage:: often attributive
Etymology:: Middle English dreem, from Old English drēam noise, joy, and Old Norse draumr dream; akin to Old High German troum dream
Date:: 13th century

1: a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep — compare rem sleep2: an experience of waking life having the characteristics of a dream: as a: a visionary creation of the imagination : daydream b: a state of mind marked by abstraction or release from reality : reverie c: an object seen in a dreamlike state : vision 3: something notable for its beauty, excellence, or enjoyable quality <the new car is a dream to operate>4 a: a strongly desired goal or purpose <a dream of becoming president> b: something that fully satisfies a wish : ideal <a meal that was a gourmet's dream>

— dream·ful

\-fəl\ adjective

— dream·ful·ly

\-fə-lē\ adverb

— dream·ful·ness noun

— dream·less adjective

— dream·less·ly adverb

— dream·less·ness noun

— dream·like

\ˈdrēm-ˌlīk\ adjective

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