dream world
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dream world
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Two sopranos and a countertenor depict a paradisiacal dream world of “fairies in the forest,” accompanied by an improvising violin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
“In a dream world, eventually, I’ll be able to live in my home and continue my career,” Vance told McCain, shrugging off questions about whether she wants to be first lady.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025
But from deciding how many loops to include on a coaster, to making sure even the trees blend in seamlessly with an area's design, building a dream world is a painstaking task.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025
In Cornell’s dream world, a manufacturer like Apple would alert its users upon reaching certain coordinates that they’re in a dangerous zone.
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2024
She said I was living in a dream world.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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