wonderland
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a 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.
Simple“The park was a winter wonderland after the heavy snow last night.”
In context“The botanical garden was transformed into a tropical wonderland, featuring rare orchids and exotic birds from across the globe.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
an 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.
Simple“The child lived in a private wonderland of talking animals and magic trees.”
In context“The 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'.
From wonder + land.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.