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.
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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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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
Camelot had run the lottery from its base in Watford since the game's launch in 1994, but its licence ended in January last year.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
Although watch collectors obsess over celebrity ownership, and a Camelot connection counts for a lot, the prospect of a payday was only part of the allure for Anderson.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
While they were reading about Camelot, their teacher dressed up as Queen Guinevere to add an extra oomph.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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