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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An upcoming holiday wonderland Starting November 30, the property’s annual Gingerbread Lounge launches in the Lobby Lounge. Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Something like a phenomenon Once revered by the Romans as a gateway to Hell, the site of extraordinary limestone slopes at Pamukkale in southwest Turkey are a magical wonderland, with fizzy water bathing pools, that have captivated visitors for thousands of years. Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024 Europa’s surface is a frozen wonderland with a young but complex history, possibly including icy analogs of plate tectonics and volcanoes. Mike Sori, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 Yosemite National Park, near Mariposa, California Great for kids who: Love to rock climb With slabs of granite surrounding lakes, forests, and lush meadows, this park is a wanna-be climber's wonderland. Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Oct. 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 15 Nov. 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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