Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
castle-in-the-air
noun
ˈkæs.əl ɪn ðə ɛr
Definition
A dream or a wish that is unrealistic and unlikely to happen.
Examples
- She always had her head in the clouds, building castles-in-the-air instead of focusing on practical solutions.
- His dream of becoming a famous movie star felt like a castle-in-the-air, given his lack of experience.
- The proposal for the new park was seen as a castle-in-the-air, as the funding was uncertain.
Meaning
The term ‘castle-in-the-air’ refers to fanciful ideas or plans that are not grounded in reality, often representing impossible dreams or aspirations.
Synonyms
- Daydream
- Pipe dream
- Fantasy
- Illusion
