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noun

resort

ri-ZORT/rɪˈzɔːrt/

A place people visit for vacation, recreation, or treatment.

Our family spends every summer at a quiet lakeside resort.

A compact seaside vacation resort: guest-room balconies overlook a swimming pool with matching loungers and parasols, with a sandy beach and sea immediately beyond.
Etymology
reOld Frenchagain
+sortOld Frenchto go out

The pieces literally mean “go out again.” The noun first named something people turned to for aid or comfort, then came to name a place people go for recreation.

In context

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Resort hotels are destination properties where the hotel itself is part of the vacation.
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More examples

  • The ski resort rents equipment and offers lessons.
  • Several beach resorts close during hurricane season.
  • The health resort offers mineral baths and guided exercise.

Forms

resort · resorts

Similar words

spa
Centers on wellness treatments rather than general vacation activities.
retreat
Emphasizes quiet, privacy, or focused activities rather than vacation amenities.