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daydream

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Noun — A pleasant chain of thoughts or fantasies that drift through your mind while you're awake, disconnected from what's actually happening around you.

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daydream about caught daydreaming lost in a daydream

Etymology

A simple compound of "day" and "dream" — dreaming while awake, during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “daydream” mean?

The word “daydream” means a pleasant chain of thoughts or fantasies that drift through your mind while you're awake, disconnected from what's actually happening around you. In plain terms, zoning out into pleasant imaginary scenarios while you're supposed to be doing something else.

How do you pronounce “daydream”?

“Daydream” is pronounced DAYD-reem (/ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ in IPA).

How do you use “daydream” in a sentence?

Here is “daydream” used in a sentence: “She drifted into a daydream about her upcoming vacation.”

What part of speech is “daydream”?

Depending on how it is used, “daydream” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “daydream” have?

“Daydream” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pleasant chain of thoughts or fantasies that drift through your mind while you're awake, disconnected from what's actually happening around you.

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