American dream



American dream

the idealistic notion that Americans are preoccupied with obtaining certain materialistic goals. The American dream of home ownership, a car in the garage, and a chicken in every pot started in the early thirties.
See also: American, dream

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Quintillus-Ancient Roman
Richard['ritʃəd]
DerekDER-ikEnglish
He-Chinese
Jacqueline['dʒækli:n]
Charmaineshahr-MAYNEnglish