B2noun 2K

Resort

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈzɔːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈzɔːrt/"]/

Meaning of Resort

a place where a lot of people go on holiday

In simple words: A place where people go for vacation and fun.

Resort in a sentence

• **seaside/mountain resorts**
• They spent a month at a fashionable **ski resort** in Switzerland.
• a popular **tourist resort**
• a popular **holiday resort**
• the **resort town** of Byron Bay
• destination resorts such as Atlantis in the Bahamas
• There are hopes that the conflict can be resolved **without resort to** violence.
• Strike action should be regarded **as a last resort**, when all attempts to negotiate have failed.
• **In the last resort** *(= in the end)* everyone must decide for themselves.

How to use Resort

Use 'resort' to talk about vacation places. Be careful not to confuse it with the verb form that means to turn to something for help.

Grammar pattern

resort + to + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'last resort' — imagine a beach resort as a last choice for relaxation.

Related words

Collocations with Resort

• fashionable
• favourite/​favorite
• popular
• area
• destination
• island
• at a/​the resort
• in a/​the resort

Synonyms for Resort

• recourse

Opposites of Resort

• desert
• barren

Common mistakes with Resort

• Using 'resort' incorrectly as a verb without context.
• Confusing with 'resorts' which can mean both vacation places and temporary solutions.

Frequently asked questions about Resort

What does Resort mean?

A place where people go for vacation and fun.

What is the definition of Resort?

a place where a lot of people go on holiday

How do you use Resort in a sentence?

**seaside/mountain resorts**

Can you give another example of Resort?

They spent a month at a fashionable **ski resort** in Switzerland.

What are synonyms for Resort?

Common alternatives include recourse.

What is the opposite of Resort?

Opposite meanings include desert, barren.

What words go with Resort?

It commonly pairs with fashionable, favourite/​favorite, popular, area, destination, island, at a/​the resort, in a/​the resort.

What are common mistakes when using Resort?

Using 'resort' incorrectly as a verb without context. Confusing with 'resorts' which can mean both vacation places and temporary solutions.

How do you pronounce Resort?

US: /["/rɪˈzɔːrt/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈzɔːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Resort?

Use 'resort' to talk about vacation places. Be careful not to confuse it with the verb form that means to turn to something for help.

What CEFR level is Resort?

"Resort" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.