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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA magical, marvel-filled place, whether real or imagined.
Common pairings
winter wonderland
a shopper's wonderland
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Word forms
- Plural
- wonderlands
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Etymology
A compound of wonder and land, popularized by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).
Class of 1865
wonderland joined the language around 1865.
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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.
