noun
dreamboat
DREEM-boht
Dreamboat (noun) means an extremely attractive person, especially someone considered a romantic ideal. Example: “The whole office thought the new intern was an absolute dreamboat.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dreamboats
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Etymology
From dream plus boat, popularised by 1930s-40s love songs about a metaphorical boat carrying a lover's dreams.
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What does “dreamboat” mean?
The word “dreamboat” means an extremely attractive person, especially someone considered a romantic ideal. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, affectionate way to call someone very attractive.
How do you pronounce “dreamboat”?
“Dreamboat” is pronounced DREEM-boht (/ˈdɹimˌboʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dreamboat” in a sentence?
Here is “dreamboat” used in a sentence: “The whole office thought the new intern was an absolute dreamboat.”
What part of speech is “dreamboat”?
“Dreamboat” is a noun.
Where does the word “dreamboat” come from?
The word “dreamboat” dates back to around 1930. From dream plus boat, popularised by 1930s-40s love songs about a metaphorical boat carrying a lover's dreams.
