Definitions

1. noun

A colloquial or humorous term for a place or situation that is difficult to navigate or overcome.

“The town of Lake Wobegon was notorious for its treacherous roads and unpredictable weather.”

2. proper noun

The fictional town in Minnesota created by Garrison Keillor, often used as the setting for the radio show A Prairie Home Companion.

“Garrison Keillor’s stories about Lake Wobegon have become a beloved part of American folklore.”