dreamboat

[ dreem-boht ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a highly attractive or desirable person:

   Look at these vintage pics I found of Grandpa in uniform—he was a real dreamboat back in the day!

2. Older Use. a luxuriously designed car.

dreamboat

/ ˈdriːmˌbəʊt /

noun

1. old-fashioned.
   an exceptionally attractive person or thing, esp a person of the opposite sex

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreamboat¹

First recorded in 1940–45; dream + boat

Example Sentences

“So,” said the dreamboat climber man, “you really need to have both hands on the rope when you belay. It’s not safe the way you’re doing it. You’ll get in trouble with the gym staff.”

From Los Angeles Times

I was so desperate to make things work with the dreamboat climber man.

From Los Angeles Times

Then the dreamboat climber man texted me to see what I was up to.

From Los Angeles Times

I didn’t need the acceptance of a dreamboat climber man, molding into an unnatural shape to fit someone else’s needs.

From Los Angeles Times

Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of their debut album, “Dreamboat Annie,” which was the same year that “Saturday Night Live” started.

From Seattle Times

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