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wonderland

n.
US //ˈwəndɝˌɫænd// UK //wˈʌndələnd// won·der·land
  1. 1 a place of marvels (n.)
    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.

    Example

    The park was a winter wonderland after the heavy snow last night.

    Example

    The botanical garden was transformed into a tropical wonderland, featuring rare orchids and exotic birds from across the globe.

  2. 2 imaginary world (n.)
    C1 Advanced Literary

    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.

    Example

    The child lived in a private wonderland of talking animals and magic trees.

    Example

    The novelist constructed a complex wonderland where the laws of physics were secondary to the whims of the protagonist's subconscious.

    Usage

    Often used as a proper noun (Wonderland) when referring specifically to the setting of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.

Origin

From wonder + land.

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