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Definition of dreamer

dreamer

/ˈdriː.mɚ/
dream · er
Adverb:dreamily
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Plural:dreamers
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Adjective:dreamy
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dreamer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is idealistic, imaginative, or impractical, often preoccupied with grand aspirations or fantasies rather than everyday reality.

Example

"Critics dismissed the young inventor as an impractical dreamer, yet his ambitious designs eventually transformed modern aviation."

2

A person who experiences dreams while sleeping.

Example

"In lucid dreaming, the dreamer becomes consciously aware of being asleep and can sometimes influence the course of the dream."

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• Rhymes for dreamer

• Nearby Words

dream
dreamboat
dreamcatcher
dreamer
dreamfully
dreamily
dreaminess

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English around the 14th century, formed from the verb 'dream' (of Germanic origin) and the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dreamer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dreamer
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