fantasy
/ˈfænˌtæzi/ · fan·ta·sy
noun
- A product of imagination, especially in the form of a creative work, such as a novel, play, or film. The fantasy novel won several awards for its imaginative world-building.
- A state of mind characterized by a tendency to indulge in unrealistic or impractical ideas or fantasies. She often got lost in fantasy, imagining herself as a famous actress.
- A type of sports competition, such as fantasy football or fantasy baseball, where participants create and manage virtual teams. He spent hours each week managing his fantasy football team.
verb
- To imagine or create something, especially in a fanciful or unrealistic way. She fantasized about traveling the world after college.
- To indulge in unrealistic or impractical ideas or fantasies. He fantasized about being a rock star, but knew it was unlikely to happen.
Did you know? The word 'fantasy' has its roots in ancient Greek, where φαντασία (phantasía) referred to the process of thinking or imagining. This concept was later adopted into Latin as 'fantasia', and eventually made its way into Old French as 'fantaisie'.