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

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

In April, the music hall will be showing 1924’s Peter Pan. —Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025

Frustrated by Rickey’s Peter Pan complex, Glenn is encouraged by his pregnant wife Rosie (Kristen Stewart) to go on the adventure to reconnect. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Peter Pan

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