a series of pictures, thoughts, or feelings that happen in your mind while you are asleep
I had a strange dream about flying last night.
During his nap, the baby smiled because of a happy dream.
✦ Old English drēam originally meant “joy, music,” later influenced by Old Norse draumr to take on the modern sleep-vision sense.
to experience pictures, thoughts, or feelings in your mind while you are asleep
I rarely dream when I take a short nap.
She dreamed about walking through a silent forest.
a hope or strong wish for something that you want to happen in the future
Her dream is to become a doctor.
Owning a small farm has always been his dream.
to imagine or think about something that you would like to happen in the future
Many children dream of becoming astronauts.
She dreams about starting her own bakery one day.
something or someone that is extremely pleasant, desirable, or perfect
The beach house they rented was a dream.
This chocolate cake is a dream—so rich and moist!
