noun
dreamboat
DREEM-boht
noun
1
An extremely attractive person, especially someone considered a romantic ideal.
"The whole office thought the new intern was an absolute dreamboat."
How to Use Dreamboat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, affectionate way to call someone very attractive.
When to use it
Dated and slightly playful; rarely used seriously by younger speakers today.
Word Forms
dreamboats plural
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Etymology
From dream plus boat, popularised by 1930s-40s love songs about a metaphorical boat carrying a lover's dreams.