dreamdreamdreamsdreameddreamtdreaming2verb (dreams, dreaming, dreamtor dreamed/, has dreamtor has dreamed)1to have a picture or idea in your mind when you are asleep: I dreamt about you last night. I dreamt that I was flying.2to hope for something nice in the future: She dreams of becoming a famous actress.dreamdreamdreams1noun1pictures or events which happen in your mind when you are asleep: I had a dream about school last night.word buildingA bad or frightening dream is called a nightmare.2something nice that you hope for: His dream was to give up his job and live in the country.