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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

Examples of Camelot in a Sentence

that year spent in Spain studying art was their personal Camelot
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In 1961, Camelot got a visit from a real-life princess. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026 Also, the hospitality group purchased and is restoring The Lady Kate river cruise boat that has sailed the Connecticut River for decades previously under various names, including Camelot cruises and The Lady Katharine, a nod to the late actress and Connecticut resident Katharine Hepburn. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026 Either way, be sure to end the night at Camelot, which celebrates local Barbadian flavors, or at one of the island’s nearby bars and restaurants. Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 Camelot at Cobblers Cove The luxury Platinum Coast resort of Cobblers Cove is home to Camelot, one of the best places to eat in Barbados. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 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 20 Jan. 2026.

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