wonderland

noun

won·​der·​land ˈwən-dər-ˌland How to pronounce wonderland (audio)
-lənd
Synonyms of wonderlandnext
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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Behind the spa facility, guests will find what feels like a wonderland of different saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and indoor and outdoor pools. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 Just north of downtown, Terra Savia is part organic estate winery, part working olive mill, part art gallery and part animal wonderland. Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 By the time the sun rose at the shore, the video showed a winter wonderland, with mounds of untouched snow covering trees and homes. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026 Miniature wicker chairs, Beatrix Potter art prints, rocking horses, Fisher Price toys, and a strawberry-print carpet helped transform the space into a joyful wonderland for the two princes. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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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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