noun

dreamland

Dreamland (noun) means the imaginary world experienced during sleep. Example: “The toddler drifted off to dreamland within minutes.”

noun

The imaginary world experienced during sleep.

"The toddler drifted off to dreamland within minutes."

An idealized but unrealistic imaginary place.

"He talked about early retirement, but that's pure dreamland for most people."

How to use dreamland

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe world of sleep and dreams, or a fantasy that isn't realistic.

Common pairings

off to dreamland living in dreamland

Word forms

dreamlands plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of dream and land.

Synonyms

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dreamworld never-never land

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dreamland” mean?

The word “dreamland” means the imaginary world experienced during sleep. In plain terms, the world of sleep and dreams, or a fantasy that isn't realistic.

How do you use “dreamland” in a sentence?

Here is “dreamland” used in a sentence: “The toddler drifted off to dreamland within minutes.”

What part of speech is “dreamland”?

“Dreamland” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dreamland” have?

“Dreamland” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the imaginary world experienced during sleep.

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