Word
wonderland
Phoneticswon·der·land, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwəndɝˌɫænd/
UK/wˈʌndələnd/
Definitions
01a place of marvels
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a place that is full of wonderful and surprising things.
n. a land or place full of wonders or marvels, often implying a sense of enchantment or surreal beauty.
“The park was a winter wonderland after the heavy snow last night.”
“The botanical garden was transformed into a tropical wonderland, featuring rare orchids and exotic birds from across the globe.”
02imaginary world
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. an imaginary place where everything is strange and magical.
n. a fictional or imaginary realm characterized by nonsensical or magical occurrences, frequently referencing Lewis Carroll's literary work.
“The child lived in a private wonderland of talking animals and magic trees.”
“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'.
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Real-World Examples
“Photograph: Felix Clay/The Guardian In a world where food is ever-present, many of us have become like Alice in Wonderland, controlled by cakes that say Eat Me and bottles that say Drink Me.” Etymology
From wonder + land.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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