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slumberland

[ sluhm-ber-land ]

noun

  1. an imaginary land described to children as the place they enter during sleep.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of slumberland1

First recorded in 1840–50; slumber + land

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Example Sentences

The woods grew dim, and faded away, the fire vanished and he was in slumberland.

There was a ring of eyes about Henry and Paul, but they yet abode in glorious slumberland, peaceful and happy.

The move “bedward” was almost simultaneous and the drift toward slumberland not far behind.

He had struggled against the somnolent god, but in vain; and at last passed into slumberland unconsciously and overcome.

"Oh go have your head examined," growled Mac as he covered his face and rolled over into slumberland, leaving me alone.

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