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

But just a few miles away from Chicago and Schapiro’s avant-garde wonderland, in West Hollywood, lay another IRL feminist utopia called Fanny Hill. —Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026

The easy half-mile trail winds through towering cove forest, lush with spring-fed streams and a biodiverse wonderland of more than 300 species of wildflowers, moss, and native plants. —Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

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

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