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avalon

Pronunciation: [ˈæv.ə.lɒn]

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Learn how to use avalon in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mythology”

(noun) a mythical island in Arthurian legend where King Arthur's sword, Excalibur, was forged, and where he was taken to recover from his wounds. It's often thought of as a paradise or a magical place.

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In stories, Avalon is described as a beautiful island where magical beings live.

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Avalon is not just a regular place; it cannot be found on a map like other islands.

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What do you think Avalon would look like if it really existed?

Context: “literature”

(noun) a symbolic place representing peace, beauty, or refuge, often seen in stories as a perfect or ideal land.

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The characters in the book dreamed of reaching their own Avalon, a place where they could be happy.

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Life was not like Avalon for them; they faced many struggles instead.

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Why do many stories use Avalon as a symbol of hope and happiness?

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Pronunciation: [ˈæv.ə.lɒn]

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