Peter Pan

noun

Pe·ter Pan ˈpē-tər-ˈpan

: a boy in Sir James Barrie's play Peter Pan who lives without growing older in a never-never land

: an adult who does not want to grow up : one who hangs on to adolescent interests and attitudes

Examples of Peter Pan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Utilizing the latest technologies, the parade will bring to life beloved characters from Peter Pan, Frozen, Encanto, and more. —

Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024 Students there will put on a play about Peter Pan this year and were looking forward to using a new playground, which will have adaptive elements for kids in wheelchairs and with other special needs. —

Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2024 After The Sixth Sense, Williams continued to land roles in films like Peter Pan, An Education and The Ghost Writer as well as shows like Dollhouse and Manhattan. —

Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024 Waiting for Godot will mark Reeves’ Broadway debut, while Winter appeared on Broadway in the 1979 production of Peter Pan playing John Darling opposite Sandy Duncan. —

Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Peter Pan

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