wonderland

noun

won·​der·​land ˈwən-dər-ˌland How to pronounce wonderland (audio)
-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.
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Just as both teams were settling in after halftime, the stadium turned into a winter wonderland as snow blanketed not only the field but fans, players and coaches alike. Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 This five-piece set comes with an instruction pamphlet, a festive spatula, a frosting bottle, and two silicone baking molds—all optimally sized for kid bakers and their adult helpers to construct a house fit for a whimsical winter wonderland. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024 Popular on Variety Upon entering the ship, guests were sent into a winter wonderland. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 Universal Studios Singapore transforms into a winter wonderland from December 2 to January 1. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 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 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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