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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The winter wonderland turns nightmarish after a car explosion, which Beabadoobee walks through unbothered. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026 After undergoing property-wide renovations in 2024, this historic property is more ready than ever to welcome guests to its wonderland of vacation-ready fun that includes miles of paved biking paths, two pools, 10 miles of private beaches, a mini golf course, and more. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 The show is set in 2018, closer to the Ashley Madison–fallout era, when the intersection of technology and societal fracture opens the gate for Clark to break out of suburban malaise and into a wonderland of sensual, albeit pedestrian, delights. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026 Marshalls is a home decor wonderland, stocked to the nines with charming and stylish pieces for every home. Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 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 14 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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