dream book

noun

1. a book, pamphlet, etc., that lists common dreams and purports to interpret them, especially in regard to their meaning for the future.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dream book¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

It was very validating to sell this book to Artisan and have them be so excited and have them be like, "We want you to write the dream book that's in your head. We want you to write about your family and your bake sales and your backyard and your cats, and your friends."

From Salon

Such beliefs inspired her influential 1985 compilation of short fiction, memoirs and poems, “The Dream Book: An Anthology of Writings by Italian American Women.”

From New York Times

And the current Prospect.5 triennial in New Orleans includes a fiery history painting of the Capitol attack by Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, titled “Don’t You See That I Am Burning,” based on a line from Freud’s dream book.

From New York Times

In trying to address the density of the shadow that Jane’s death cast over her family, “Jane” is a shape-shifter of a book, at once a work of verse, a dream book, a memoir and a compendium of journalistic accounts and true crime.

From New York Times

This catalog by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is a serious dream book for gardeners, with 500 pages of rare and heirloom seeds, beautiful photos and inspirational ideas for garden planning, growing and even cooking.

From Los Angeles Times