Dreamer
ˈdriːmər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who dreams; especially an idealist.
ˈdriːmər
A person who dreams, especially one who is idealistic or impractical.
He was labeled a dreamer for his radical ideas about social reform.
💡 Simply: A dreamer is someone who has a lot of cool ideas, hopes, and wishes for the future, like someone who's always thinking about what could be better or more fun. Think about someone who wants to be an astronaut or a famous artist.
👶 For kids: A dreamer is a person who likes to dream and imagine things. Like someone who dreams of flying to the moon!
More Examples
The dreamer's visions of a utopian society inspired many to join the movement.
She was a dreamer with her head in the clouds, always imagining fantastic stories.
How It's Used
"The poet was often described as a dreamer, lost in his own world of imagination."
"He was a dreamer, hoping for a better future, even when faced with harsh realities."
Someone who experiences dreams during sleep.
ˈdriːmər
A person who experiences dreams during sleep.
The study examined the REM sleep patterns of dreamers.
💡 Simply: A dreamer can also mean someone who dreams while they're sleeping. Everyone is a dreamer in this sense!
👶 For kids: A person who dreams when they're sleeping.
More Examples
All humans are dreamers, experiencing vivid stories in their sleep.
How It's Used
"Sleep studies often analyze the brain activity of dreamers."
"Most people are dreamers, experiencing vivid narratives while they sleep."
From Middle English *dremer*, equivalent to dream + -er. The word dates back to the late 14th century.
Historically, 'dreamer' was used more broadly to describe someone prone to imagining or fantasizing, as opposed to a purely literal interpretation of one who dreams during sleep.
Memory tip
Think of someone who has big plans and hopes (dreams) for the future.