dreamer
Translation
dreamer, visionary, idealist
Examples
He is a dreamer with big ideas.
He is a dreamer with big ideas.
Don't be such a dreamer, be realistic.
Don't be such a dreamer, be realistic.
Grammar Patterns
a dreamer a person who dreams or is given to dreaming John Lennon was a famous dreamer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idealist, visionary; Antonyms: realist, pragmatist
Etymology
From the verb 'dream' plus the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-er' often means 'a person who does something' (e.g., teacher, writer). A 'dreamer' is a person who 'dreams'.