Daydream
(noun)
A series of pleasant thoughts or fantasies that distract one from reality, often occurring during periods of idleness or boredom.
Origin:
Day + dream, a dream or a series of thoughts or images that occur during the day while one is awake.
Examples:
- She was lost in a daydream and didn't hear the teacher calling her name.
- He daydreamed about winning the lottery and buying a big house.
- She daydreamed about a vacation in a tropical paradise.
- He daydreamed about being a famous actor.
- She daydreamed about a life without any responsibilities.