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

Beyond Prodigy’s Neverland jungle compound is a crowded city resembling the slums of “Blade Runner.”

From Salon

When they start their lives in their adult bodies, they are introduced in their “transition” suits — fitted, monochromatic white sets that resemble stretched gauze — and receive a tailored, structured wardrobe from which they can each choose a limited assortment of pieces with a controlled color palette that has more richness and life than the corporation’s staff uniforms: “Their daywear clothing feels individualized but is really a uniform, illustrating that they are each products developed in Neverland.”

From Los Angeles Times

He seems to identify himself with Pan, whose narcissism he shares; he has named his secret “research island” Neverland, reads passages from Barrie’s book and shows his young subjects a clip from the 1953 Disney film before their transfer.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re being raised and studied on Neverland Research Island, a name that doesn’t give off creepy Dr. Moreau vibes at all.

From Salon

The dramatic reveal came just months after the Leaving Neverland documentary.

From BBC