wonderland

noun

won·​der·​land ˈwən-dər-ˌland 

-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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy 40-minute skating sessions, offered hourly, turning the mall into a winter wonderland — regardless of the summer season. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 2 June 2025

While the beauty is apparent all year round, the colder months are exceptionally beautiful in the hilly regions of Värmland, as snow turns the area into a winter wonderland. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025

From summer through October, the rooftop transforms into a cinematic wonderland, screening cult classics against the twilight sky. —Malik Peay, USA Today, 24 May 2025

Hnath creates his own universe, and the design choices should reflect this wonderland quality to a jauntier degree. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wonderland

• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand
• hinterland
• motherland

Kids Definition

wonderland

noun

won·​der·​land ˈwən-dər-ˌland 

-lənd

: a place filled with wonders or surprises

a scenic wonderland