1. plural of dreamtime; periods of time spent dreaming or in a dream state
Usage: general usage
2. in Aboriginal Australian culture, the mythological era of creation and the spiritual dimension underlying physical reality; also called the Dreaming
Usage: cultural/anthropological; often capitalized as Dreamtime or Dreamtimes when referring to the Aboriginal concept

Examples

• During her dreamtimes, she often found herself flying over familiar landscapes.
• The artist's inspiration came from the vivid imagery of her dreamtimes.
• Aboriginal peoples maintain a deep spiritual connection to the Dreamtimes of their ancestors.
• In Aboriginal tradition, the Dreamtimes explain the origins of the land and its creatures.
• His dreamtimes were filled with strange and surreal adventures.