neverland

[ nev-er-land ]

noun

1. never-never land.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neverland¹

First recorded in 1900–05; never + land

Example Sentences

There is also a little bit of John Williams’s “Flight to Neverland” from the movie “Hook” thrown in.

From New York Times

Before “Sideways,” Los Olivos was mostly known as the home of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch; now it’s a burgeoning hamlet.

From Los Angeles Times

The batter that never grew up, Test cricket his Neverland.

From BBC

The Kiani ranch is near Michael Jackson’s former estate, Neverland Ranch, that is now owned by billionaire Democratic donor Ron Burkle, and President Reagan’s Rancho del Cielo is about 15 miles away.

From Los Angeles Times

While beloved for generations — after its debut in 1954, the musical was filmed for NBC three times and repeatedly revived on Broadway — it referred to Neverland’s Indians as “redskins” and included “Ugg-a-Wugg,” a percussive dance number with gibberish lyrics and a silly tone.

From Los Angeles Times