eldorado
nounUK /ˌɛldəˈrɑːdəʊ/
US /ˌɛldəˈrɑːdoʊ/
A made-up place full of gold that people long ago tried to find.
The explorers sailed across the sea hoping to discover El Dorado.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A place or situation that seems perfect and full of riches but is hard or impossible to reach.
For many young actors, Hollywood felt like an El Dorado of fame and fortune.
3. A legendary city of gold said to exist in South America.
Stories of El Dorado drew Spanish explorers deep into the jungle.
4. Any source of great wealth or opportunity.
The new tech hub became an El Dorado for startup founders.