slumberland

English

Etymology

From slumber +‎ -land.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈslʌm.bəˌlænd/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈslʌm.bɚˌlænd/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

slumberland (uncountable)

  1. An imaginary place inhabited by those who are asleep; (by extension) the state of slumber.
    • 1903, Dorothy C. Paine, A Little Florida Lady:
      Julia therefore sank back into slumberland, and forgot all about her friend's dream, but not so Beth. The fear of what she dreamed haunted her...

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