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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But perhaps the most delightfully unique feature is the room dedicated to Kim’s extensive collection of antique Santa Claus figurines—an homage to holiday cheer that transforms the house into a winter wonderland each year, The Journal reported. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 The room, now a custom pink wonderland, features a marble and walnut desk, a chinoiserie-style desk chair Green found for $125 at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, custom wall coverings, a mix of old and new accessories and vintage furnishings, including a sweet pink linen Midcentury Modern sofa. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025 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 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 30 Jun. 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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