Peter Pan

noun

Pe·​ter Pan ˈpē-tər-ˈpan 

1

: a boy in Sir James Barrie's play Peter Pan who lives without growing older in a never-never land

2

: an adult who does not want to grow up : one who hangs on to adolescent interests and attitudes

Examples of Peter Pan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most recently, black-ish star Yara Shahidi played Tinker Bell in the 2023 live-action film Peter Pan & Wendy. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026

In 2023, Yara Shahidi played Tinker Bell in the live-action film Peter Pan & Wendy, though that project centered on the broader Peter Pan story rather than giving Tinker Bell her own narrative. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026

The choice to build a series around her — rather than around Peter Pan or the broader Neverland ensemble — speaks to a bet on her standalone appeal. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026

Then, in 2023, Yara Shahidi (Black-ish) played Tinker Bell in the live-action film Peter Pan & Wendy — a portrayal that existed within the larger Peter Pan story rather than giving Tink her own spotlight. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Peter Pan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan