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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Originally hosted by Kris Jenner at her home, last year, Kim took a turn hosting at her mansion, which was transformed into a stunning winter wonderland, featuring artificial snow and a ski lodge. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Courtesy: Mike Milam For the holiday season, the front lawn of the Milam family’s house in Dallas has transformed into a mini golf winter wonderland. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024 The 2024 underground wonderland offers a unique holiday experience with more than seven million points of light illuminating the cavern’s vast spaces. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 17 Dec. 2024 Don’t miss The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza, where the city transforms into a winter wonderland from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 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.

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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