shadowland

American  

[shad-oh-land] / ˈʃæd oʊˌlænd /

noun

1. a land or region of shadows, phantoms, unrealities, or uncertainties.

   the shadowland of imagination.

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Etymology

Origin of shadowland

First recorded in 1815–25; shadow + -land

Example Sentences

It is in its exploration of Stoker’s shadowland that “Shadowplay” becomes most imaginative.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2020

The investigation has thrown into full relief this weird shadowland economy and inverted morality.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2017

This is more interesting cooking than you may expect from a restaurant with illuminated cocktails and a menu of plates sized for sharing, in the shadowland between appetizer and entree.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2016

Some, such as Steven Gerrard, the new captain, who scored both England goals against Hungary, survive, but at 35 Beckham has been consigned to a shadowland of thwarted promise.

From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2010

I've been in shadowland in the hospital to see for myself the actual help that mental control will bring to sufferers, and the evidence is far above my powers to describe.

From Think A Book for To-day by Hunter, Col. Wm. C.