wonderland
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1 a place of marvels (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea place that is full of wonderful and surprising things.
a land or place full of wonders or marvels, often implying a sense of enchantment or surreal beauty.
ExampleThe park was a winter wonderland after the heavy snow last night.
ExampleThe botanical garden was transformed into a tropical wonderland, featuring rare orchids and exotic birds from across the globe.
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2 imaginary world (n.) C1 Advanced Literaryan imaginary place where everything is strange and magical.
a fictional or imaginary realm characterized by nonsensical or magical occurrences, frequently referencing Lewis Carroll's literary work.
ExampleThe child lived in a private wonderland of talking animals and magic trees.
ExampleThe novelist constructed a complex wonderland where the laws of physics were secondary to the whims of the protagonist's subconscious.
UsageOften used as a proper noun (Wonderland) when referring specifically to the setting of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
- dreamworld
- fantasy
From wonder + land.