Camelot

noun

Cam·​e·​lot ˈka-mə-ˌlät How to pronounce Camelot (audio)
1
: the site of King Arthur's palace and court
2
: a time, place, or atmosphere of idyllic happiness

Examples of Camelot in a Sentence

that year spent in Spain studying art was their personal Camelot
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The film is being produced by Camelot Films who also financed the movie alongside Tinto. Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2025 Matt Routledge directs the feature produced by Camelot Films who also financed the movie alongside Tinto. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2025 The five-bedroom, 3.5-bath property was originally built in 1950 for Alfred Newman, the nine-time Oscar-winning composer for films such as Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing, Camelot, and Hello, Dolly!, among others. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 May 2025 His funeral was held on the stage of the Majestic, where the set of Camelot was draped in black velours. Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Camelot

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 22 May. 2025.

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