white picket fence

The 'white picket fence' is an emblem of the ideal American suburban life, symbolizing success, stability, and family values.

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Definition

B2Culture

(figurative)Represents the ideal middle-class suburban lifestyle with a home, family, and sense of security.

Example

  • They dreamed of a house with a white picket fence, symbolizing their perfect family life.

A2Home

(literal)A fence made of wooden pickets, typically painted white, used to enclose a yard without obstructing the view.

Example

  • The front yard was surrounded by a charming white picket fence.

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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "white picket fence":

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