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
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Adorned with Peter Pan and Captain Hook, the seven-day celebration is full of pixie dust, adventure, and first-of-its-kind attractions.
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Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Law's costar in that movie Jurnee Smollett spoke at the ceremony, as did director David Lowery, who worked with Law on his new Star Wars series Skeleton Crew as well as the 2023 Disney movie Peter Pan & Wendy.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Sofia Grainge Unisex Toddlers and Babies' Peter Pan Collar Sweater Jacket
Shop the new baby collection on Amazon just in time for the holiday season.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Coming soon: An update to Disneyland’s Peter Pan’s Flight to remove caricatures of Native Americans.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Peter Pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Peter%20Pan. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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