Seven Wonders of the World

American  

plural noun

1. the seven most remarkable structures of ancient times: the Egyptian pyramids, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus of Rhodes, the statue of Zeus by Phidias at Olympia, and the Pharos or lighthouse at Alexandria.

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Seven Wonders of the World British  

plural noun

1. the seven structures considered by ancient and medieval scholars to be the most wondrous of the ancient world. The list varies, but generally consists of the Pyramids of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Phidias' statue of Zeus at Olympia, the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Pharos (or lighthouse) of Alexandria

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Example Sentences

The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is about 11 miles from downtown Cairo.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2023

The ancient Greeks compiled a list of marvels known as the Seven Wonders of the World, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Pyramids of Giza.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2021

One of the mogul’s most recent projects was to raise funds for the rebuilding of Pharos, a giant lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt, and one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2020

Instead of taking in the Seven Wonders of the World or making family memories, many are worried about the mundane, like whether it’s safe to grocery shop or even go outdoors.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2020

It is a picture of one of the so-called Seven Wonders of the World, the Arch of Ctesiphon in Iraq.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl