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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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 For centuries, the stories of King Arthur, Lancelot, Merlin, Guinevere and the world of Camelot have come to be known as Arthurian legend, or the matter of Britain. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 Those without a sweet tooth, however, will adore its cheeseboard: think Driftwood goats, Westcombe Cheddar, Vale of Camelot Blue, and Somerset Brie. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 That’s exactly what happened back in those Camelot days. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Mar. 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 17 Apr. 2025.

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