Word
dreamland
Phoneticsdream·land, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɹimˌɫænd/
UK/dɹˈiːmlənd/
Uncountable noun Literary
Definition
n. a place where you are asleep and having dreams. It can also describe a place that feels very peaceful or perfect, like a fantasy world.
n. the state or realm of sleep and dreaming; metaphorically, a place of perfect happiness or idyllic beauty. Often used in the phrase 'to be in dreamland' to describe a state of deep sleep or distraction.
Examples
“He fell asleep and drifted into dreamland.”
“After a long day of hiking, the campers were so exhausted they were already in dreamland by nine o'clock.”
“The poet's latest collection explores the blurred line between dreamland and reality, suggesting that the most profound truths are often found in the subconscious mind.”
Examples
simple
“He fell asleep and drifted into dreamland.”
contextual
“After a long day of hiking, the campers were so exhausted they were already in dreamland by nine o'clock.”
complex
“The poet's latest collection explores the blurred line between dreamland and reality, suggesting that the most profound truths are often found in the subconscious mind.”
Real-World Examples
“From the outside, a moment like the one Cavan Sullivan produced Saturday seemed to be pulled directly from dreamland.” “Sometimes the right lullaby sends my kids off to dreamland so fast it makes me feel like I have a parenting superpower.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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