wonderland

noun

won·​der·​land ˈwən-dər-ˌland How to pronounce wonderland (audio)
-lənd
1
: an imaginary place of delicate beauty or magical charm
2
: a place that excites admiration or wonder
a scenic wonderland

Examples of wonderland in a Sentence

The garden was a floral wonderland.
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On a March afternoon drained of all its sun, a studio in Glendale has been transformed into a cozy Wes Anderson-esque wonderland. Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Visit Milos For Volcanic Drama And Striking Beaches Located in the Cyclades archipelago, Milos offers a geological wonderland that few other Greek islands can match. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 Check out a winter wonderland inspired by Reneé Rapp’s Snow Angel album, a retro snack bar with alcohol-free drinks by The New Bar, a fashion boutique, a relaxation corner, complimentary glam services with In Your Dreams and exclusive merch from performers like Tyler, the Creator and Rapp. Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025 Skating in a California winter wonderland The weather, 42 degrees and cloudy, added the winter wonderland vibes. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wonderland

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wonderland was in 1790

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“Wonderland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderland. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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wonderland

noun
won·​der·​land ˈwən-dər-ˌland How to pronounce wonderland (audio)
-lənd
: a place filled with wonders or surprises
a scenic wonderland

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