dreamland

[dreem-land]

noun

1. a pleasant, lovely land that exists only in dreams or the imagination; the region of reverie.

2. a state of sleep.

dreamland

/ ˈdriːmlænd /

noun

1. an ideal land existing in dreams or in the imagination

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreamland¹

First recorded in 1825–35; dream + land

Example Sentences

Hamby said he believes solutions lie in a compromise between the upper and lower states, but that will require all of them to stop clinging to “their most aggressive and rigid dreamland legal positions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Viewed from Orange County, L.A. is the flagship of the fleet of the absurd, the dreamland of pitchmen and grifters, the progenitor of wicked Hollywood glitz and drive-by shootings.

From Los Angeles Times

His screeching bigotry would feel out of place in her pastel-colored dreamland, where nothing interesting ever happens.

From Salon

Only this dreamland is dedicated to timeless tales laced with life lessons.

From Los Angeles Times

To be called up by England, then scoring at Wembley for Newcastle to win them the cup is dreamland for him.

From BBC