the American Dream



the American Dream

1. The belief that anyone can succeed (often with an emphasis on material gain) through hard work. The American Dream feels less attainable the more I am crushed by student loans.
2. The achievement of wealth and success. After years of hard work, we finally have a big house and successful careers. We're living the American Dream.
See also: American, dream

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JocelynJAHS-lin (English), JAHS-ə-lin (English)English, French
StacieSTAY-seeEnglish
MillardMIL-ərdEnglish
JoŽEYAW-zheSlovene
ViktÓRia-Hungarian, Slovak
ErwinER-veen (German), ER-win (Dutch), ER-vin (Dutch)German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic