Woolgather (Verb)
Meaning
Have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- As she sat in class, Emma's mind began to woolgather, and she found herself thinking about her summer vacation plans.
- During long car rides, Mike often woolgathered about winning the lottery and buying a private island.
- Lost in the sound of the waves, Sarah would often woolgather about meeting her soulmate by the ocean.
- David's eyes glazed over as he started to woolgather about scoring the winning goal in a FIFA World Cup final.
- Alice's boss caught her woolgathering about her dream home, complete with a backyard garden and a beachside view.