dreamscape

noun

dream·​scape ˈdrēm-ˌskāp How to pronounce dreamscape (audio)
: a dreamlike usually surrealistic scene
also : a painting of a dreamscape

Examples of dreamscape in a Sentence

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But their journey is all show and no stakes, while the visuals are over-wrought with dizzying CGI dreamscapes like a kaleidoscope of colorful slop. Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025 This is all for the benefit of singer Becky G, who was transported to this tropical dreamscape (or nightmare) by taking a swig of the sweet concoction. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025 Guests—both hirsute and human—got to explore the whimsical outdoor dreamscape, and across the week, took part in pet portraits, training sessions, and pet Pilates. Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 The beauty explored in the collection was a sign of hope, imagined through a dreamscape that was both sweet and a nightmare. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dreamscape

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dreamscape was in 1948

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“Dreamscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreamscape. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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