Dreamland: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreamland

 

[ ˈdriːmlænd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy world

Dreamland is a place of fantasy and imagination, where anything is possible. It is a realm of dreams and creativity, where the boundaries of reality are blurred. In Dreamland, one can experience surreal landscapes and magical creatures, transcending the limitations of the waking world.

Synonyms

dreamscape, fantasy realm, imaginary world.

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Word Description / Examples
dreamland

Used to describe a place or state that is perfect and fantastical, often in a dreamy or sleep-like context.

  • She drifted off into dreamland as soon as her head hit the pillow.
  • The story takes place in a magical dreamland where anything is possible.
fantasy realm

Used to describe a fictional world often found in fantasy literature, involving magical elements, mythical beings, and extraordinary adventures.

  • The novel is set in a fantasy realm where dragons and wizards coexist.
  • She loves escaping to a fantasy realm filled with knights and enchanted forests.
imaginary world

Used to describe a fictional or made-up world, often created in one's mind, for children’s play or storytelling.

  • Children often create imaginary worlds where they are the heroes of their own stories.
  • In her imaginary world, animals could talk and everyone was always happy.
dreamscape

Used to describe a surreal or visually rich fantastical scene that appears in dreams or imaginative states.

  • The artist's latest painting captures a stunning dreamscape full of bizarre landscapes and creatures.
  • He often finds himself wandering through strange dreamscapes in his sleep.

Examples of usage

  • In Dreamland, unicorns roam freely through fields of rainbow-colored flowers.
  • The protagonist of the story finds herself in a strange and wondrous Dreamland.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreamland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terra dos sonhos

🇮🇳 सपनों की दुनिया

🇩🇪 Traumland

🇮🇩 negeri impian

🇺🇦 країна мрій

🇵🇱 kraina marzeń

🇯🇵 夢の国 (yume no kuni)

🇫🇷 pays des rêves

🇪🇸 tierra de sueños

🇹🇷 rüya ülkesi

🇰🇷 꿈의 나라 (kkum-ui nara)

🇸🇦 أرض الأحلام

🇨🇿 země snů

🇸🇰 krajina snov

🇨🇳 梦境 (mèng jìng)

🇸🇮 dežela sanj

🇮🇸 draumaland

🇰🇿 армандар елі

🇬🇪 ოცნების ქვეყანა (ots'nebis k'veq'ana)

🇦🇿 xəyal ölkəsi

🇲🇽 tierra de sueños

Etymology

The term 'dreamland' originated in the late 16th century, combining the words 'dream' and 'land' to refer to a fantastical realm of dreams. It has been used in literature and folklore to describe a place of unlimited possibilities and imagination.

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