1. Plural of eldorado; places of great wealth, opportunity, or success, especially ones that are imaginary or difficult to find.
Usage: Often used metaphorically to describe any highly desirable but elusive goal or location.
2. Legendary cities of gold sought by Spanish conquistadors in South America; used historically to refer to the mythical kingdom of El Dorado.
Usage: Historical and literary reference; often capitalized when referring to the original legend.

Examples

• Entrepreneurs often view Silicon Valley as one of the modern eldorados for tech innovation.
• The gold rush attracted thousands of prospectors searching for their own eldorados in the American West.
• Many immigrants saw America as an eldorado of opportunity and freedom.
• The explorers spent years chasing eldorados that existed only in legend.
• For artists, Paris in the early 20th century represented one of the great cultural eldorados.
• The company promised investors that their new market would be an eldorado of profits.