Peter Pan

noun

Pe·​ter Pan ˈpē-tər-ˈpan 

1

: a boy in Sir James Barrie's play Peter Pan who lives without growing older in a never-never land

2

: an adult who does not want to grow up : one who hangs on to adolescent interests and attitudes

Examples of Peter Pan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At The Hundreds, Kim’s handful of Disney collaborations included a 2008 collection that reimagined the Lost Boys of Peter Pan for a new audience. —Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025

Cabello opted for a gray Peter Pan collar dress courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana. —Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025

Muriel's Wedding's director P.J. Hogan also found success in the United States following the movie's glowing reception, helming movies like My Best Friend’s Wedding, Peter Pan, and Confessions of a Shopaholic. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025

Garrett will be Felix Facilier, the son of Dr. Facilier from Disney’s The Princess and The Frog, McEwen and Paradis will play the twin sons of Mr. Smee from Peter Pan, Squirmy Smee and Squeaky Smee, respectively. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Peter Pan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan