Daydreams: meaning, definitions and examples

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daydreams

 

[ ˈdeɪdriːmz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in one's mind

A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present moment. Daydreams often involve fantasies about the future or reminiscences of the past.

Synonyms

fantasy, imagination, reverie

Examples of usage

  • I often catch myself lost in daydreams about traveling the world.
  • She spent hours lost in daydreams about her childhood summers.
Context #2 | Verb

about an idealized or fantasy world

To indulge in a series of pleasant thoughts or fantasies, typically about the future or an idealized world. Daydreaming is often seen as a way to escape reality temporarily.

Synonyms

dream, fantasize, imagine

Examples of usage

  • She daydreams about becoming a famous actress one day.
  • He often daydreams about winning the lottery and living a life of luxury.

Translations

Translations of the word "daydreams" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devaneios

🇮🇳 सपने

🇩🇪 Tagträume

🇮🇩 lamunan

🇺🇦 мрії

🇵🇱 marzenia na jawie

🇯🇵 白昼夢 (hakuchūmu)

🇫🇷 rêveries

🇪🇸 ensoñaciones

🇹🇷 hayaller

🇰🇷 공상 (gongsang)

🇸🇦 أحلام اليقظة

🇨🇿 snění

🇸🇰 snívanie

🇨🇳 白日梦 (báirìmèng)

🇸🇮 sanjarenje

🇮🇸 dagdraumar

🇰🇿 армандар

🇬🇪 ოცნებები (ots'nebebi)

🇦🇿 xəyallar

🇲🇽 ensoñaciones

Etymology

The term 'daydreams' originated from the Middle English word 'daydreem', which combines 'day' with 'dream'. Daydreams have been a part of human experience for centuries, with people using them as a form of mental escape or creative exploration.

See also: daydream, dream, dreamer, dreaming, dreamland, dreamlike, dreams, dreamscape, dreamy.