How to Pronounce "pipe dream"
expression
ˈpaɪp/ /ˈdɹim
PYPE-dreem
pˈaɪp/ /dɹˈiːm
PYPE-DREEM
Definition
A "pipe dream" is an idea, plan, or hope that is impossible or extremely unlikely to come true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaɪp/ /ˈdɹim
British English
pˈaɪp/ /dɹˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PYPE-dreem
UK
PYPE-DREEM
Listen in Context
Owning a castle is just a pipe dream for most people.
His idea of traveling to the moon is a pipe dream.
Building a city underwater is a pipe dream right now.
I know it sounds like a pipe dream, but maybe one day it’ll be possible.