fantasyland

[ fan-tuh-see-land, -zee- ]

/ ˈfæn tə siˌlænd, -zi- /

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noun

a place or circumstance existing only in the imagination or as an ideal; dream world.

an amusement park whose attractions are based on a theme, as fairy tales or exotic locales; theme park.

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Origin of fantasyland

First recorded in 1965–70; fantasy + land

Words nearby fantasyland

fantastic, fantastically, fantasticate, fantastico, fantasy, fantasyland, fan the flames, Fanti, Fantin-Latour, fantoccini, fantod

How to use fantasyland in a sentence

The healthcare vignette provides us a textbook example of how the GOP has retreated into policy fantasyland.
When Conservatives Cry Wolf|Michael Tomasky|February 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
New York Fashion Week became a fantasyland at Marchesa's presentation on Wednesday.
New York Fashion Week: Backstage at Marchesa|Isabel Wilkinson, Kevin Tachman|February 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Except, that is, in Fantasyland, where Crist has long since taken up permanent residence.
Good Riddance to a Worthless Pol|Reihan Salam|April 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
I stopped in front of the backup terminal in the gateway between Liberty Square and Fantasyland.
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom|Cory Doctorow

He cleared the castle and stood for a moment at the brink of Fantasyland.
Makers|Cory Doctorow
That business with Death Waits and the new Fantasyland and the ride—what did it matter now?
Makers|Cory Doctorow
What we were talking about was the utilization numbers from Fantasyland.
Makers|Cory Doctorow
Now she was under the castle and headed for what her map assured her was Fantasyland.
Makers|Cory Doctorow