Cockaigne

noun

kä-ˈkān How to pronounce Cockaigne (audio)
Definition of Cockaignenext
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness many gourmets still regard Paris as a culinary Cockaigne

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  1. utopia
  2. paradise
  3. heaven
Noun
  • As the harsh realities of eking out a life on a remote island set in, tensions on Floreana rose, and the islanders’ competing concepts of utopia came to the fore.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For about two hours, through lengthy set pieces, the listener was transported to a sort of peaceful utopia on some island accompanied by the sounds of foliage and birds flying and chirping.
    David Chiu, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of utopia
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  • Combining state-of-the-art visuals and unparalleled audio quality, this all-in-one system transforms any living room into a cinematic paradise.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
  • After all, some paradises should be left untouched.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • The juxtaposition of that crunch melding with the soft and creamy casserole is pure texture heaven.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The artist who made Day of the Dead matter. Between heaven and earth, a spirited communion on Day of the Dead.
    Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of heaven
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