1. in Aboriginal Australian mythology, the timeless era when ancestral spirits created the land and established the laws of existence
Usage: anthropology; often capitalized as Dreamtime
2. a state or period characterized by fantasy, imagination, or unrealistic thinking
Usage: informal

Examples

• The Aboriginal elders shared stories from the Dreamtime with the children.
• According to tradition, the great serpent shaped the rivers during Dreamtime.
• The rock paintings depict Dreamtime ancestors and their journeys.
• She seemed lost in dreamtime, ignoring the practical concerns around her.
• The museum exhibit explained the significance of Dreamtime in Aboriginal culture.
• His plans were pure dreamtime—completely unrealistic and impractical.