noun Uncommon

wonderland

WUHN-duh-land

Wonderland (noun) means an imaginary or real place full of wonders and marvels. Example: “The snow turned the park into a winter wonderland overnight.”

noun

An imaginary or real place full of wonders and marvels.

"The snow turned the park into a winter wonderland overnight."

How to use wonderland

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA magical, marvel-filled place, whether real or imagined.

Common pairings

winter wonderland a shopper's wonderland

Word forms

wonderlands plural

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Etymology

A compound of wonder and land, popularized by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).

· First attested 1865

Class of 1865 wonderland joined the language around 1865.

entropy Neolithic

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Rhymes for wonderland

overland neverland Cumberland Sunderland motherland fatherland Sutherland Switzerland Northumberland

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wonderland” mean?

The word “wonderland” means an imaginary or real place full of wonders and marvels. In plain terms, a magical, marvel-filled place, whether real or imagined.

How do you pronounce “wonderland”?

“Wonderland” is pronounced WUHN-duh-land (/ˈwʌndɚˌlænd/ in IPA).

How do you use “wonderland” in a sentence?

Here is “wonderland” used in a sentence: “The snow turned the park into a winter wonderland overnight.”

What part of speech is “wonderland”?

“Wonderland” is a noun.

Where does the word “wonderland” come from?

The word “wonderland” dates back to around 1865. A compound of wonder and land, popularized by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).

Is “wonderland” a common word?

“Wonderland” is an uncommon word in modern English.