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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The 2024 underground wonderland offers a unique holiday experience with more than seven million points of light illuminating the cavern’s vast spaces. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 Chorus Austin joins a chamber ensemble to perform holiday songs first, then the orchestra will take over with some wonderland soundscapes. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024 Ohio turned into winter wonderland over the weekend as lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the state and brought with it below-freezing temperatures. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 Well, for those looking to transform their homes into a winter wonderland, pick up Christmas inflatables, colorful bulb lights, and decorations that will impress passersby. Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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