dreamer
|dream/er|
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/ˈdriːmər/
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/ˈdriːmə/
(dream)
imaginative vision
Etymology
'dreamer' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'drēamere,' where 'drēam' meant 'joy' or 'music.'
'drēamere' transformed into the Middle English word 'dremer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dreamer.'
Initially, it meant 'one who experiences joy or music,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who dreams or imagines.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who dreams or is given to dreaming.
She is a dreamer who often gets lost in her thoughts.
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Noun 2
a person who has ideas or plans that are not practical or realistic.
He's a dreamer, always talking about impossible projects.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45