dreamland

American

[dreem-land] / ˈdrimˌlænd /

noun

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

dreamland British

/ ˈdriːmlænd /

noun

an ideal land existing in dreams or in the imagination

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Etymology

Origin of dreamland

First recorded in 1825–35; dream + land

Example Sentences

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"I'd love it to be Cesc Fabregas but I am living in dreamland there, because that isn't going to happen," added Songer.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

To float comfortably off to dreamland with a book, find a writer who informs, entertains and keeps the thrills modest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He then comes in a good 30 to 60 minutes later, so that I'm already deeply asleep before he heads off to dreamland — and starts snoring.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

Villa's supporters were in dreamland, justifiably so, when the final whistle sounded.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

Rent a car, pack it up, drive right into the heart of dreamland.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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