Camelot

noun

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

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that year spent in Spain studying art was their personal Camelot
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Camelot, always a fantasy, looks ever more like delusion. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026 For a finale, Camelot ticked all the boxes by raising the stakes and leaving you clamouring for the resolution. — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Camelot Condominiums has had several fires and shootings. — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Cameras were ready to go up — but for the fact that Camelot’s princess, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, to be played by Sarah Pidgeon, didn’t yet have her prince. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Camelot

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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