resort

noun

ri-ˈzȯrt How to pronounce resort (audio)
Definition of resortnext
1
as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters

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2
as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available use this money only as a last resort

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How is the word resort different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of resort are expedient, makeshift, resource, shift, and stopgap. While all these words mean "something one turns to in the absence of the usual means or source of supply," resource and resort apply to anything one falls back upon.

exhausted all of their resources
a last resort

When is expedient a more appropriate choice than resort?

Although the words expedient and resort have much in common, expedient may apply to any device or contrivance used when the usual one is not at hand or not possible.

a flimsy expedient

When can makeshift be used instead of resort?

In some situations, the words makeshift and resort are roughly equivalent. However, makeshift implies an inferior expedient adopted because of urgent need or allowed through indifference.

old equipment employed as a makeshift

When would shift be a good substitute for resort?

The meanings of shift and resort largely overlap; however, shift implies a tentative or temporary imperfect expedient.

desperate shifts to stave off foreclosure

When could stopgap be used to replace resort?

While the synonyms stopgap and resort are close in meaning, stopgap applies to something used temporarily as an emergency measure.

a new law intended only as a stopgap

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Recent Examples of resort French brand Longchamp is taking over Bagno Felice 1 in Forte dei Marmi, the tony seaside resort in the Tuscany region, transforming it into the Longchamp Beach Club for the season. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 This offering from four premier resorts in South Florida and the Florida Keys is designed to make one of America's most iconic road trips through the Keys easier for travelers. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 With plenty of indoor and alfresco event space, including a grand ballroom, this inviting resort also sets the stage for life’s most important moments – all just a 10-minute drive from Cam Ranh International Airport. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025 North Korea has just opened a massive new beach resort on the country’s east coast. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for resort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort
  1. haunt
  2. opportunity
  3. recourse
  4. resource
Noun
  • December saw a number of closings, which included restaurants, bars, breweries, and even coffee shops, many of which had been around for years, like a haunt that closed after nearly three decades.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
  • Hartford Courant Last July, after Tiger Woods declined, Bradley, 39, became Captain America, leader of the U.S. team for the Ryder Cup which, like the Travelers, will be played this year near his earliest golf haunts, his alma mater.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
Definition of haunt
Noun
  • Hamlin and Guilbault want to offer busy home cooks the opportunity to still make tasty meals, but in a fraction of the time.
    — Logan Holland, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • For those who saw Varsity’s dominance as a troubling concentration of power—if not an outright antitrust issue—the collegiate space offered a rare opportunity: a chance to build something outside the reach of a deeply entrenched corporate force.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Definition of opportunity
Noun
  • When something doesn’t make full sense or a thread is lost, the visuals and the performances are so intoxicating there’s no recourse but to give in and enjoy.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • Some travelers seek legal recourse for bed bug incidents.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Definition of recourse
Noun
  • Even if business is allowed to continue, investigations due to noncompliance are distracting and funnel resources and attention away from growth activities.
    — Alex Ford, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The season sees Wyle's Dr. Robby shoulder the brunt of responsibility as his ER endures a stressful day, capped off with a mass casualty event that sees resources stretched thin.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Definition of resource

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