dreamland

Meanings

• noun

  A place or state of mind where one can relax and enjoy pleasant dreams or fantasies.

  - "After a long day of work, I look forward to going to my dreamland - my cozy bed."
  - "In her dreamland, she was the queen of a beautiful kingdom."

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Synonyms

slumberland

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dreamland
holland , aland , grand , command

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Variants

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dreamland , dreamlands

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Etymology

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The term 'dreamland' is derived from the Old English word 'drēam' meaning 'dream' and the Old Norse word 'land' meaning 'land'. It was first used in the late 19th century to refer to a place where one's dreams come true.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dreamland' was popularized by the poet Edgar Allan Poe in his short story 'The Land of Dreams'.

2. In some cultures, dreams are believed to be messages from the gods or spiritual beings. In these cultures, the dreamland is seen as a sacred place where one can communicate with the divine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fantasy: Fantasy is a genre of fiction that often involves dreamlands and imaginary worlds.

2. Subconscious mind: The dreamland is often associated with the subconscious mind and the dreams that occur during sleep.

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Culture

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In literature, dreamland is often used as a setting for fantastical stories and dreams. For example, Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' and Washington Irving's 'Rip Van Winkle' both take place in dreamlands. Dreamland has also been used as a symbol of the subconscious mind and the realm of the imagination.

How to Memorize "dreamland"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize dreamland, imagine a peaceful and serene place where your dreams come true.
   - Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a beautiful garden, surrounded by colorful flowers and gentle sounds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dreamland' with the feeling of relaxation and peace.
   - Think of a place where you feel completely at ease and happy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'dreamland' starts with the letter 'D' and sounds like 'land'.
   - Think of the word 'dream' and add the word 'land' to remember the meaning.

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