wonderland

noun

won·​der·​land ˈwən-dər-ˌland How to pronounce wonderland (audio)
-lənd
Synonyms of wonderlandnext
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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The organization turned a former city dump into a winter wonderland, taking skaters from the ice rink to the Northwoods. CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 Now, back on the market for $30 million, the 650-acre spread is one of the country’s most expensive isles on offer with infinite possibilities for creating your own Caribbean wonderland. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026 Blue Moon Antique Mall A wonderland of vintage ephemera, Blue Moon Antique Mall is the oldest and largest of its kind in the area. Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026 Here’s how to stay safe The recent snow and ice storm turned much of the nation into a winter wonderland—from the safety of a nice, cozy sofa indoors. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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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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