English
Etymology
From the main town in the 1960s television sitcom w:The Andy Griffith Show|The Andy Griffith Show.
Proper noun
en-proper noun
- context|metaphor A utopia-type setting, such as a small town; a perfect place to live.
#: The young couple thought of the small town they chose to live in as Mayberry, especially because of its low crime rate and excellent schools.
Adjective
en-adj|-
- context|metaphor|of a place utopia-like; perfect for dwelling
#: He often talked about coming from a Mayberry-type of town.
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