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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My personal highlight was the day spent cruising Glacier Bay National Park, where the pristine land and seascapes look like a frosty wonderland. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 Making time for proper high-tea service in the wicker wonderland of The Author’s Lounge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 Gstaad isn’t just a winter wonderland, however, with many hiking and mountain biking trails, lake activities, and a championship golf course available at other times of the year. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026 The difference between catastrophe and wonderland, Tabarrok told Fortune at greater length, is not about the raw economics of AI. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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