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Definition dream in British English

dream noun

[countable] noun
/driːm/
1

something that you experience in your mind while you are sleeping. A dream in which frightening things happen is called a bad dream or a nightmare

Example

I had a strange dream last night.

Example

The idea came to him in a dream.

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dream dream incubus
2

something good that you hope you will have or achieve in the future

Example

She watched her dreams of success fade away before her eyes.

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masterpiece inspiration miracle
2.1

used about things that are the best you can imagine

Example

a dream job/holiday/home

Synonyms and related words
masterpiece inspiration miracle
Definition dream in British English