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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Though Beetlejuice exists in a macabre wonderland (its practical effects are still marvels), the film never loses its gooey center. Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025 The store is a wonderland to Elsbeth right away. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025 This holiday season in Savannah, guests are invited to immerse themselves in a rooftop winter wonderland high above the glittering city. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 His third album, Black Messiah, earned universal acclaim — a wonderland where funk, rock, and R&B flourished. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wonderland

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 29 Oct. 2025.

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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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