How to Pronounce "a pipe dream"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpaɪp/ /ˈdɹim
uh PIPE-dreem
æɪ/ /pˈaɪp/ /dɹˈiːm
uh PIPE-dreem
Definition
An idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to ever happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpaɪp/ /ˈdɹim
British English
æɪ/ /pˈaɪp/ /dɹˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh PIPE-dreem
UK
uh PIPE-dreem
Listen in Context
Owning a castle is a pipe dream for most people.
Traveling to Mars is just a pipe dream right now.
Winning the lottery is a pipe dream for many.
He thinks he'll be a movie star, but it's probably a pipe dream.