Camelot
noun
Cam·e·lot
ˈka-mə-ˌlät 
1
: the site of King Arthur's palace and court
2
: a time, place, or atmosphere of idyllic happiness
Synonyms
Examples of Camelot in a Sentence
that year spent in Spain studying art was their personal Camelot
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Gingerly walking down the rickety steps of the church, John Jr. gallantly clasping her hand, her face flushed with euphoria and surprise at the princely gesture, Carolyn was the Camelot bride.
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
His most recent work was the 2017 mini-series The Kennedys After Camelot.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
Angelenos of a certain age and persuasion may enjoy the trip back to the brief heyday of this trash-bag Camelot, while interested youngsters might learn how grandma pogoed back back in the ‘70s.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
Steve McIlvaine, a real estate agent with McIlvaine Home Team, part of KW United, has a special fondness for Camelot.
—Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
Comparisons to the American Camelot that John F. Kennedy conjured would be fair up to a point.
—Jonathan Dee, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
Five years earlier Jackie Kennedy signaled the beginning of the reign of Camelot in a sweeping floor-length white cape—and opera-length gloves—at her husband’s inaugural ball.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2023
Susan, Billy, and Scott at Opportunity Village’s Camelot event.
—Ryan D'agostino, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Police responded to Camelot Apartments at 615 Black Bears Way on a shooting call.
—Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2023
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
His most recent work was the 2017 mini-series The Kennedys After Camelot.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
Angelenos of a certain age and persuasion may enjoy the trip back to the brief heyday of this trash-bag Camelot, while interested youngsters might learn how grandma pogoed back back in the ‘70s.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
Steve McIlvaine, a real estate agent with McIlvaine Home Team, part of KW United, has a special fondness for Camelot.
—Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
Comparisons to the American Camelot that John F. Kennedy conjured would be fair up to a point.
—Jonathan Dee, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
Five years earlier Jackie Kennedy signaled the beginning of the reign of Camelot in a sweeping floor-length white cape—and opera-length gloves—at her husband’s inaugural ball.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2023
Susan, Billy, and Scott at Opportunity Village’s Camelot event.
—Ryan D'agostino, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Police responded to Camelot Apartments at 615 Black Bears Way on a shooting call.
—Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of Camelot was
in the 15th century
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“Camelot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Camelot. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.
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