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Definition of daydream

daydream

/ˈdeɪ.driːm/
Plural:daydreams
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Adjective:daydreamy
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Past Simple:daydreamed
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Past Participle:daydreamed
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Present Participle:daydreaming
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daydream Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A series of pleasant, visionary thoughts or fantasies that distract one's attention from the present while awake.

Example

"A sudden question from the professor pulled her out of her pleasant daydream."

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• verb

1

To indulge in pleasant, wishful thoughts or fantasies that distract one's attention from the present moment.

Example

"He often tends to daydream while staring out the window during long afternoon lectures."

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• Nearby Words

daybreak
daycare
daycation
daydream
daydreamer
dayglo
daylight

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'day' and 'dream' in the early 17th century, referring to visionary thoughts occurring during waking hours rather than sleep.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daydream. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daydream
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