Camelot

American  

[kam-uh-lot] / ˈkæm əˌlɒt /

noun

1. the legendary site of King Arthur's palace and court, possibly near Exeter, England.

2. any idyllic place or period, especially one of great happiness.

3. the glamorous ambience of Washington, D.C., during the administration of President John F. Kennedy, 1961–63.

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Camelot British  

/ ˈkæmɪˌlɒt /

noun

1. (in Arthurian legend) the English town where King Arthur's palace and court were situated

2. (in the US) the supposedly golden age of the presidency of John F. Kennedy, 1961–63

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Camelot Cultural  

1. In the legends of King Arthur (see also Arthur), the capital of his kingdom; truth, goodness, and beauty reigned in Camelot.

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The administration of President John F. Kennedy is often idealized as an American Camelot.

Other Word Forms

• Camelotian adjective

Example Sentences

The tangled Arthurian love triangle is familiar from “The Once and Future King,” “Camelot” and the works of Sir Thomas Malory.

From New York Times

Waits left, the brief Camelot of our street corner jive ended.

From Los Angeles Times

He also played Edward M. Kennedy on the television miniseries “The Kennedys After Camelot” and recently appeared on HBO Max’s “Friends: The Reunion.”

From Los Angeles Times

Camelot said it would be the ninth biggest jackpot win in UK lottery history.

From BBC

National Lottery operator Camelot is asking players to check their tickets to see if they have won.

From BBC