daydream — a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪdriːm/
Example Sentences
- My daydream of becoming a K-pop star was interrupted by my boss asking for the monthly report.
- Students often daydream about summer vacation during math class.
- Her daydream of dating a celebrity ended when she realized she was drooling on her desk.
daydream
NOUN[/ˈdeɪdriːm/]
a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present
During math class, he drifts into a daydream about flying over mountains.
Her daydream flows like cream, far from the mainstream
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Daydream is a compound word combining 'day' (from Old English 'dæg') and 'dream' (from Old English 'dream', originally meaning 'joy' or 'music', later evolving to mean 'a series of images in sleep'). The compound emerged in English literature around the 16th century to describe idle fantasies during waking hours.
Breakdown
day (Old English 'dæg', meaning the 24-hour period or daylight hours) + dream (Old English 'dream', meaning joy/music, later sleep imagery) = daydream (pleasant imaginative thoughts while awake)
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📝Examples
“My daydream of becoming a K-pop star was interrupted by my boss asking for the monthly report.”
“Students often daydream about summer vacation during math class.”
“Her daydream of dating a celebrity ended when she realized she was drooling on her desk.”
“The entrepreneur's daydream eventually became a successful business.”
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