Main Entry: ¹won·der

Pronunciation: \ˈwən-dər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wundor; akin to Old High German wuntar wonder

Date: before 12th century

1 a : a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel <it's a wonder you weren't killed> <the pyramid is a wonder to behold> b : miracle
2 : the quality of exciting amazed admiration
3 a : rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience b : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty