Explore Pipedream through 6 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Pipedream in a sentence
Pipedream meaning
Alternative form of pipe dream.
Using Pipedream
- The main meaning on this page is: Alternative form of pipe dream.
- In the example corpus, pipedream often appears in combinations such as: remain pipedream, pipedream and.
Context around Pipedream
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 1 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Pipedream
- In this selection, "pipedream" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, green stand out and add context to how "pipedream" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include be a pipedream according to and is a pipedream and china. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "pipedream" sits close to words such as aaba, aafc and aaib, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with pipedream
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
FairFuel UK accused Mr Khan of punishing drivers to pursue his "misinformed green pipedream". (14 words)
Independence is a pipedream and China will never allow Hong Kong to determine its own legislature. (16 words)
To achieve growth, the appetite for borrowing should be tamed or else recovery will remain a pipedream. (17 words)
While Lascelles is somewhat of a pipedream, and talks over Swansea’s Alfie Mawson came to a halt some time ago, the club are confident a £3.5m deal for Paraguayan defender Fabian Balbuena will prove shrewd business. (38 words)
The fear of a vigilante taking out an active shooter and adding another gun to an already violent situation should be a pipedream according to this training. (27 words)
It wasn't that long ago that fighting in MMA's top promotion seemed like a pipedream for The Straight Blast Gym star. (23 words)
Example sentences (6)
FairFuel UK accused Mr Khan of punishing drivers to pursue his "misinformed green pipedream".
It wasn't that long ago that fighting in MMA's top promotion seemed like a pipedream for The Straight Blast Gym star.
To achieve growth, the appetite for borrowing should be tamed or else recovery will remain a pipedream.
Independence is a pipedream and China will never allow Hong Kong to determine its own legislature.
The fear of a vigilante taking out an active shooter and adding another gun to an already violent situation should be a pipedream according to this training.
While Lascelles is somewhat of a pipedream, and talks over Swansea’s Alfie Mawson came to a halt some time ago, the club are confident a £3.5m deal for Paraguayan defender Fabian Balbuena will prove shrewd business.
Common combinations with pipedream
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: