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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Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The elevator opens into an enormous lounge-like room with lots of natural light and artwork that underscores the wonderland vibe. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 The Glacier Palace is a frozen wonderland of glittering ice tunnels, intricate sculptures, and even an ice slide. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Before the fire, her yard was a wonderland of 16 fruit trees, a koi pond and both a vegetable and an herb garden. Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 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 7 Jul. 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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