noun Uncommon

Disneyland

DIHZ-nee-land

Disneyland (noun) means the original Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, and by extension similar Disney parks in other countries. Example: “They flew to California just to spend a week at Disneyland.”

noun

The original Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, and by extension similar Disney parks in other countries.

"They flew to California just to spend a week at Disneyland."

Informally, any place seen as artificially cheerful or overly polished, resembling a theme park.

"Critics called the redesigned town square a corporate Disneyland."

How to use Disneyland

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe famous theme park, or, used loosely, anywhere that feels artificially perfect and cheerful.

Word forms

Disneylands plural

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Etymology

Formed from the Disney name plus -land, following the pattern of place names like "Wonderland."

Rhymes for Disneyland

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Disneyland” mean?

The word “Disneyland” means the original Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, and by extension similar Disney parks in other countries. In plain terms, the famous theme park, or, used loosely, anywhere that feels artificially perfect and cheerful.

How do you pronounce “Disneyland”?

“Disneyland” is pronounced DIHZ-nee-land (/ˈdɪz.niˌlænd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Disneyland” in a sentence?

Here is “Disneyland” used in a sentence: “They flew to California just to spend a week at Disneyland.”

What part of speech is “Disneyland”?

“Disneyland” is a noun.

Is “Disneyland” a common word?

“Disneyland” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Disneyland” have?

“Disneyland” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the original Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, and by extension similar Disney parks in other countries.