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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Baldy — it’s formally Mount San Antonio, but everyone calls it Baldy — looks like a winter wonderland to millions of people living below.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 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
The Santa Fe, N.M. collective is transforming an old movie theater into a maximalist wonderland, complete with animated candy at a concession stand and seats that appear to be floating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
Six celebrities are waltzing into the ballroom wonderland on Thursday, for the Strictly Christmas Special.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
The parking lot of Posada Middle School looked like an autumn wonderland.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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