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

This year’s schedule includes a series of events and activities from Nov. 28 through Jan. 4 — roaming carolers, European-style night markets, candlelight tours and shops transformed into micro winter wonderlands.

From Los Angeles Times

It was snowing, final seconds, the Rams were down by six but driving, 13 yards from the end zone, a winter wonderland ... then a frozen nightmare.

From Los Angeles Times

To step into Horror Unleashed is to walk into a demented wonderland, a place that turns standard theme park warmth and joy upside down.

From Los Angeles Times

In Sydney's historic Rocks precinct, a cobblestoned alleyway has been transformed into a winter wonderland for two weeks of Christmas in July markets, complete with fake snow machines churning specks of foam onto passersby.

From BBC

On arrival they were greeted with a "magical" winter wonderland scene, but overnight rainfall melted all the snow.

From BBC

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