resort
A place where many people go for a holiday, usually because it has specific facilities like a beach, pool, or ski slope.
Examples
3 of 5The seaside resort is very popular with families in the summer.
The seaside resort is very popular with families in the summer.
They spent their winter holidays at a popular ski resort in the Alps.
They spent their winter holidays at a popular ski resort in the Alps.
The company is planning to develop a new eco-resort on the island.
The company is planning to develop a new eco-resort on the island.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Resort' as a place where you can 'Rest' and 'Sort' out your stress.
Quick Quiz
The mountain ______ is famous for its excellent skiing conditions.
Correct!
The correct answer is: resort
Examples
The seaside resort is very popular with families in the summer.
everydayThe seaside resort is very popular with families in the summer.
They spent their winter holidays at a popular ski resort in the Alps.
informalThey spent their winter holidays at a popular ski resort in the Alps.
The company is planning to develop a new eco-resort on the island.
businessThe company is planning to develop a new eco-resort on the island.
The hotel has transformed into a full-service resort with a spa and golf course.
formalThe hotel has transformed into a full-service resort with a spa and golf course.
The resort offers all-inclusive packages for tourists.
everydayThe resort offers all-inclusive packages for tourists.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
as a last resort
as a last resort (as a final option)
resort hotel
resort hotel
mountain resort
mountain resort
Often Confused With
A hotel is just a building to sleep in; a resort provides food, entertainment, and activities in one place.
Usage Notes
A 'resort' is usually much larger than a standard hotel and is a destination in itself.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the verb 'resort to' (meaning to turn to something bad) when they mean a holiday place.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Resort' as a place where you can 'Rest' and 'Sort' out your stress.
Word Origin
From Old French 'resortir', meaning 'to go out again' or 'to turn back'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'all-inclusive resort' is a popular holiday format in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Quick Quiz
The mountain ______ is famous for its excellent skiing conditions.
Correct!
The correct answer is: resort
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More tourism words
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