wonderland

[ wuhn-der-land ]

noun

1. a land of wonders or marvels.
2. a wonderful country or region:

   a wonderland of rare plants and flowers; a winter wonderland.

wonderland

/ ˈwʌndəˌlænd /

noun

1. an imaginary land of marvels or wonders
2. an actual place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder

Word History and Origins

Origin of wonderland¹

First recorded in 1780–90; wonder + -land

Example Sentences

Back in the 1990s, the California-as-disaster-epic narrative was tinged with some gloating — a comeuppance for a star-making destination that for decades was America’s post-war wonderland.

From Los Angeles Times

Experimental art collective Meow Wolf aims to turn Los Angeles’ most ritualistic experience — that is, the act of going to the movies — into an interactive, art-driven wonderland.

From Los Angeles Times

Carey then sings her legendary, "It's time" as Gomez turns into a snowman and her set is a winter wonderland, with "All I Want For Christmas Is You" blaring.

From Salon

She said that some of the highlights of the programme this year include a witchy wonderland on the City Walls, projections on the Austins and Bishop Street Court House buildings, and Rodafonio - a travelling street theatre act created by renowned American designer and musician Cesar Alvarez.

From BBC

The actor dressed as Alice in Wonderland whilst her musician partner paid homage to the Mad Hatter.

From BBC

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