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

Whether your choice of festive romance is a spicy romp in the holly and the ivy, or mistletoe kisses in a winter wonderland, there is something to suit every taste, and threaded through them all like a string of fairy lights there is love. —Jenny Bayliss, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025

Not just seed heads, though, but also spent flowers, such as hydrangeas and abelias, can add dimension and shape to your winter wonderland. —Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025

Seasonal music, live entertainment, and illuminated pathways merge nature with artistry, creating a winter wonderland filtered through Florida's subtropical lens. —Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025

With snowy conditions across the United States, people are embracing the winter wonderland with their pets, or at least trying to. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 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