Camelot
Americannoun
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the legendary site of King Arthur's palace and court, possibly near Exeter, England.
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any idyllic place or period, especially one of great happiness.
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the glamorous ambience of Washington, D.C., during the administration of President John F. Kennedy, 1961–63.
noun
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(in Arthurian legend) the English town where King Arthur's palace and court were situated
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(in the US) the supposedly golden age of the presidency of John F. Kennedy, 1961–63
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The administration of President John F. Kennedy is often idealized as an American Camelot.
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The Buffalo Bills owners have their very own version of Camelot: Camelot Farms in Boca Raton, which is located just a stone’s throw from their daughter’s primary residence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
But Hines cannot resist repeatedly dragging Jackie back to Camelot and that fateful day in Dallas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
He seems intent on erasing the aesthetic symbolism and history of Camelot altogether.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2026
A 10-year licence was given to new operator Allwyn, which has continued to oversee the draw from the former Camelot offices.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
He told me afterwards that he remembered some bits out of the penny catechism, and a sermon which was once given when there was a mission at Camelot.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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