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.
Recent Examples on the Web Brace yourself for pristine whites and soft beiges, adorned with a plethora of diamonds, as Mariah graces the winter wonderland of Aspen on an annual basis. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024 Instead of a winter wonderland, the past several months have offered tourists less snow, less ice aind less opportunity for some outdoor activities. Whitney Wild, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024 To make the most of your day, head to the sprawling wonderland of the Saint-Ouen, where nearly 2,000 vendors comprise the largest secondhand market in the world. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 The market, a wonderland of Asian ingredients, seafood and produce, is synonymous with the San Gabriel Valley and Asian American neighborhoods around the country. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 In between, there are horse and sleigh rides through the winter wonderland. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024 In an Instagram post, the actress showed off the park's winter wonderland theme filled with twinkling lights, artificial snow, and Christmas trees. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 Here are their recommendations for the winter wonderland that is the Canadian Rockies in Banff and Lake Louise, which also shines in the upcoming spring shoulder season. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024 Patt Morrison: What became of Marlon Brando’s ecological wonderland on the sea? Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 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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