dreamboat
|dream/boat|
B2
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/ˈdriːmˌboʊt/
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/ˈdriːmˌbəʊt/
attractive person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dreamboat' originates from English, combining 'dream' meaning 'a cherished aspiration' and 'boat' as a metaphor for a vessel or carrier.
Historical Evolution
'dreamboat' was first used in the 1940s to describe someone who is the object of romantic dreams.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who is the object of romantic dreams,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a very attractive person, often used to describe someone who is charming and appealing.
He's such a dreamboat, everyone in the office has a crush on him.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 17:59