noun
daydream
DAYD-reem
noun
1
A pleasant chain of thoughts or fantasies that drift through your mind while you're awake, disconnected from what's actually happening around you.
"She drifted into a daydream about her upcoming vacation."
verb
1
To let your mind wander into pleasant fantasies instead of paying attention to what's in front of you.
"He was daydreaming in class instead of taking notes."
How to Use Daydream
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishZoning out into pleasant imaginary scenarios while you're supposed to be doing something else.
Common pairings
daydream about
caught daydreaming
lost in a daydream
Word Forms
daydreamt past tense, daydreamed past tense, daydreams plural, daydreams singular
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Etymology
A simple compound of "day" and "dream" — dreaming while awake, during the day.