fairyland
Americannoun
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the imaginary domain of the fairies; an enchanted or wonderful place
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a fantasy world, esp one resulting from a person's wild imaginings
Etymology
Origin of fairyland
Example Sentences
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The oldest puppet space in the country resides up north in Oakland at amusement park Children’s Fairyland.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Later this year, Fairyland will debut a puppet program inspired by Native American folklore as Metz and Miller seek to continue to diversify Fairyland’s offerings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
Celebrities in the space, such as Frank Oz, apprenticed at Fairyland, and Metz continues to run multiple shows per day, both revivals and original creations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
“That’s the icon of Fairyland,” says artist Jeff Hull, an Oakland native who once acted at Fairyland as a child performer and has created numerous immersive art projects, including “The Cortège” last fall in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
Some said it was to Hell, under the ground, to Fairyland.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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