daydream

1 of 2

noun

day·​dream ˈdā-ˌdrēm How to pronounce daydream (audio)
Synonyms of daydream
: a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination
daydreamlike
ˈdā-ˌdrēm-ˌlīk How to pronounce daydream (audio)
adjective

daydream

2 of 2

verb

daydreamed; daydreaming; daydreams

intransitive verb

: to have a daydream
daydreamer noun

Synonyms of daydream

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Examples of daydream in a Sentence

Noun I drifted off in a daydream during the class. hoped that one day world peace would be a reality and not just a daydream Verb Instead of studying, he spent the afternoon daydreaming about his vacation.
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Noun
Some stories plant deep in your creative brain and come out through songs heard on the radio and random daydreams in the shower. — Literary Hub, 7 May 2026 The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Verb
Want to daydream about your future home in the mountains? — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 Love and daydreaming are a respite from dirty dishes and unpaid bills. — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for daydream

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1651, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of daydream was in 1651

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“Daydream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daydream. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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daydream

1 of 2 noun
day·​dream ˈdā-ˌdrēm How to pronounce daydream (audio)
: a dreamy sequence of usually happy or pleasant imaginings

daydream

2 of 2 verb
: to have a daydream
daydreamer noun

Medical Definition

daydream

noun
day·​dream ˈdā-ˌdrēm How to pronounce daydream (audio)
: a visionary creation of the imagination experienced while awake
especially : a gratifying reverie usually of wish fulfillment
daydream intransitive verb
daydreamer noun

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