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dreamboat

(informal, dated, or, humorous) An exceptionally good-looking and sexually attractive person, particularly a man.

ˈdɹiːmbəʊtDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistoricalCurrent82 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1930 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(informal, dated, or, humorous) An exceptionally good-looking and sexually attractive person, particularly a man.

My new fella is such a dreamboat. He can dance, can sing, and is the captain of the school hockey team.
Origin: From , probably suggesting a person “carrying” or embodying the dreams of another; the term appeared in some 1930s and 1940s love songs, referring to a metaphorical boat carrying a lover’s dreams, such as “When My Dream Boat Comes Home” (1936) written by the Canadian-American bandleader Guy Lombardo (1902–1977) and “Someone’s Rocking My Dreamboat” (1941) by the American songwriters Otis (1898–1970) and Leon René (1902–1982), and Emerson Scott. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, archaic) Anything considered highly desirable for its kind, especially a car.

My new car is a dreamboat.
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  • “I fucking froze. I just finished strangers with candy, man is a dreamboat.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Uhhhhh no. TK is very good looking, strong, and goofy. He’s my version of a dreamboat and Joe has always looked to me like one of those glow worm dolls from the 80s. Lol”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Shriver: what can i say about that dreamboat ron desantis? Shriver: well, first of all he's tall”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “She's a goddamn dreamboat…or maybe dreamyacht would suit her better…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Heart - Dreamboat Annie $15.99 amzn.to/4wcrUMr #vinyladdict #vinyl”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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