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Definition of wonderland

wonderland

/ˈwʌn.dɚ.lænd/
won · der · land
Plural:wonderlands
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wonderland Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A real place or scene noted for its extraordinary beauty, delight, or fascinating qualities.

Example

"After the heavy overnight snowfall, the quiet mountain village looked like a winter wonderland."

2

An imaginary or mythical realm of marvels, magic, and strange or enchanting beings.

Example

"The children's book transported young readers into amagical wonderland filled with talking animals."

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• Nearby Words

wonderfulness
wonderingly
wonderkid
wonderland
wonderment
wonderstruck
wondrous

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century as a compound of 'wonder' and 'land', the word was popularized worldwide by Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wonderland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wonderland
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