dreamland
noun
Simple meaning
An imagined world that is ideal yet unrealistic.
Pronunciation
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dreemlandSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɹimlænd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An imagined world that is ideal yet unrealistic; a fantasy.
An imaginary world experienced while dreaming.
slang
The Area 51 military base in Nevada, United States.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An imagined world that is ideal yet unrealistic; a fantasy.
Used this way, dreamland is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- dreamworld , rarer, so it draws attention
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Synonyms
Sense: imagined world that is ideal yet unrealistic
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