An American term, particularly common in mid-century diner culture, for an open-faced grilled or toasted cheese sandwich — essentially a single slice of bread topped with melted cheese, sometimes broiled until bubbly. The name hints at the simple comfort-food pleasure the dish delivers. You're more likely to hear 'cheese dream' in a retro diner or from someone's grandparent than on a modern menu.
She ordered a cheese dream and a cup of tomato soup, just like she did every Saturday as a kid.
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(US) An open-faced grilled cheese sandwich.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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