1. the ability to form mental images or concepts of things not present to the senses
2. the creative ability to think of new ideas or solutions
3. something that exists only in one’s mind; a fantasy or illusion

Examples

• Children often have vivid imaginations and create elaborate fantasy worlds.
• The author’s imagination brought the fictional characters to life.
• Use your imagination to solve this creative problem.
• The strange noise was just her imagination playing tricks on her.
• His fear of monsters under the bed was pure imagination.
• The architect’s imagination transformed the empty lot into a beautiful design.
• Reading books helps develop a child’s imagination.