wonderland
Americannoun
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a land of wonders or marvels.
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a wonderful country or region.
a wonderland of rare plants and flowers; a winter wonderland.
noun
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an imaginary land of marvels or wonders
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an actual place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
Etymology
Origin of wonderland
Example Sentences
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Puppeteer, producer, self-described “artist” and “dreamer” Sid Krofft, who with his brother Marty made a wonderland of Saturday morning television through the 1970s, died Friday at 96.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
After buying the home, the couple carried out an extensive interior overhaul, working with designer Billy Cotton—who is also referenced in Allen’s song—to turn the historic abode into a “weird” and whimsical wonderland.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
Six celebrities are waltzing into the ballroom wonderland on Thursday, for the Strictly Christmas Special.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
Although Los Angeles County doesn’t experience a Hallmark-esque winter wonderland, you can still find the holiday spirit in natural places in and around our mountains and desert.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
My grandma’s garden feels like a wonderland, with trees full of bright lemons and limes, and large wooden planters overrun with leafy greens and all kinds of herbs.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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