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

The Shed was transformed into an uplifting garden wonderland, and the layered styling of the (sometimes bug-inspired) looks was on-point. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Of all the restaurants in the Asian food wonderland around the new H Mart superstore on NE Loop 820, Yindee will draw early crowds. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Antarctica is a wonderland of intensity, remote and dramatic with blinding white otherworldly landscapes and shimmering blues that defy description. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

But the Italianate fountains at the entrance is your first hint that a resort wonderland awaits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 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