camino real
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of camino real
Literally, “royal road”
Example Sentences
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Was Seattle’s five-run inning, which keyed a 6–0 win, real?
From Slate • Nov. 11, 2025
But some states like to announce winners publicly to “humanize” the lottery by reminding the public that real people win real prizes.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023
I may have won prizes but that doesn’t mean I win real money or get to be well-off.
From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2017
Whether Chow and Shum can steer the movement to a peaceful conclusion and win real concessions remains unclear.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2014
And Nick was halfway down the hall before it hit him—“She likes this war, and she wants to win real bad!”
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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