resort

noun
UK: /rɪˈzɔːt/
US: /rɪˈzɔːrt/

  1. A place where people go for a holiday, rest, or recreation.

    1. We went to a beach resort last summer.
    2. The mountain resort offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer.

  2. A place that provides everything you need for a holiday, such as hotels, restaurants, and shops.

    1. That resort has many pools and restaurants.
    2. The coastal resort is known for its beautiful beaches and luxurious amenities.

Synonyms

hotel turn to lodge
resort intransitive-verb

  1. To do something that you do not want to do because there is no other choice.

    1. I had to resort to asking my parents for money.
    2. Sometimes, you have to resort to drastic measures to solve a problem.

  2. To turn to or make use of something, especially as a last option.

    1. Don't resort to violence to solve your problems.
    2. When negotiations failed, they decided to resort to legal action.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resort" in English means: A place where people go for a holiday, rest, or recreation., A place that provides everything you need for a holiday, such as hotels, restaurants, and shops..

The phonetic transcription of "resort" is /rɪˈzɔːt/ in British English and /rɪˈzɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resort": hotel, turn to, lodge.

Example usage of "resort": "We went to a beach resort last summer.". More examples on the page.