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

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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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Only in a fantasyland could the Knicks have made it so far. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 14 June 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 Vecna's inner demons Holly leads the kids into the mineshaft and starts pushing them through the exit from the fantasyland, but Vecna is close on her heels. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 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

Etymology

fantasy entry 1 + land entry 1

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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