fantasyland

noun

fan·​ta·​sy·​land ˈfan-tə-sē-ˌland How to pronounce fantasyland (audio)
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Synonyms of fantasylandnext
: an imaginary or ideal place or situation

Examples of fantasyland in a Sentence

a lavish resort casino that transports its patrons to fantasyland—at least for a few hours
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But remarkably, Harris pulls it off completely — transforming her impossibly hard-to-take premise into the foundation of a rhythmic fantasyland that’s heightened by aesthetic choices functioning more as emotional instruments than maximalist distractions. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 Those who love the drama, play into it; look at Lily Allen and David Harbour, who outfitted their Brooklyn townhome with botanical window treatments that flawlessly fit with the rest of the floral fantasyland. Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026 Fascist propaganda, whether in films, posters, or mass rallies, was the creation of a fantasyland in which the masses could get lost. Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 Luke Thompson and series newcomer Yerin Ha lead a season that is entertaining but suffers from the constraints of its fantasyland. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fantasyland

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fantasyland was in 1967

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“Fantasyland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fantasyland. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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