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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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 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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