resort — a place where people go for relaxation and recreation, especially during vacations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place where people go for relaxation and recreation, especially during vacations
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- The all-inclusive resort had everything except a way to escape my mother-in-law's vacation stories.
- When my GPS failed, I had to resort to the ancient art of asking for directions.
- The mountain resort offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
resort
NOUN[/rɪˈzɔːrt/]
a place where people go for relaxation and recreation, especially during vacations
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪˈzɔːrt/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈzɔːt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixre--
Rootsort
🎵Rhyme
reportsupportcourtsport
report
support
court
sport
🔗Collocations
beach resort
ski resort
resort to violence
last resort
luxury resort
mountain resort
resort town
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The all-inclusive resort had everything except a way to escape my mother-in-law's vacation stories.”
😄 Fun example
“When my GPS failed, I had to resort to the ancient art of asking for directions.”
“The mountain resort offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer.”
😄 Fun example
“As a last resort, she decided to read the instruction manual.”
“The tropical resort featured white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
retreatgetawayvacation spotdestinationsanctuary
Antonyms
workplaceofficecity center
Related
hotelvacationtourismrecreationhospitality
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