Resort: meaning, definitions and examples

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resort

 

[ rɪˈzɔːt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

holiday destination

A place where people go to relax and have fun, often with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. Resorts are usually located in beautiful natural surroundings such as beaches, mountains, or forests.

Synonyms

holiday destination, retreat, vacation spot

Examples of usage

  • People love to spend their vacations at tropical resorts.
  • The ski resort was crowded with tourists during the winter season.
  • She booked a room at a luxurious beach resort for her honeymoon.
Context #2 | Verb

take action

To take action in a difficult situation in order to change or improve it. It can also mean to turn to someone or something for help or support.

Synonyms

have recourse to, rely on, turn to

Examples of usage

  • We need to resort to legal action to resolve this issue.
  • She had no other choice but to resort to asking her parents for help.

Translations

Translations of the word "resort" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resort

🇮🇳 रिसॉर्ट

🇩🇪 Resort

🇮🇩 resor

🇺🇦 курорт

🇵🇱 kurort

🇯🇵 リゾート

🇫🇷 station balnéaire

🇪🇸 resort

🇹🇷 tatil köyü

🇰🇷 리조트

🇸🇦 منتجع

🇨🇿 letovisko

🇸🇰 rezort

🇨🇳 度假村

🇸🇮 letovišče

🇮🇸 orlofssvæði

🇰🇿 курорт

🇬🇪 კურორტი

🇦🇿 kurort

🇲🇽 resort

Word origin

The word 'resort' originated from the French word 'resortir', which means 'to go out'. Over time, the meaning of 'resort' evolved to refer to a place where people go for relaxation and recreation. The concept of resorts has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations having their own versions of resorts for leisure and rejuvenation.

See also: sort, sortable, sorted, sorter, sorting, sorts, unsorted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,357, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.