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.
Recent Examples on the Web San Diego may be known for its mild winters, but that doesn’t mean residents and visitors can’t experience a little winter wonderland at ice skating rinks around the county. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023 With This Gingerbread House Display Transform your home into a festive wonderland with this charming Gingerbread House Display. Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023 Getty Images While Kennebunkport is charming year-round, February brings a month-long celebration of love, transforming this coastal town into an amorous wonderland for its Paint the Town Red celebration. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023 Take a walk through a tropical wonderland at the 170-acre Naples Botanical Garden and learn about the local flora and exotic plants from around the world. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023 Each year, the Alum Creek State Park Campground transforms into a 30-minute tour of winter wonderland. Anna Borges, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2023 Throughout the year, the iconic Bellagio transforms the Conservatory into a floral wonderland for each season. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2023 You’ll be served a decadent French breakfast in bed before rising to start your day in a winter wonderland. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2023 The Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld transforms the theme park into a winter wonderland brimming with holiday cheer, thrills, and more than 3 million shimmering lights. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2023 See More

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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 30 Nov. 2023.

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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