1
a
: one that affords aid or refuge : resource
went to them as a last resort
b
: recourse sense 1a
have resort to outside help
2
a
: frequent, habitual, or general visiting
a place of popular resort
b
: persons who frequent a place : throng
c(1)
: a frequently visited place : haunt
(2)
: a place designed to provide recreation, entertainment, and accommodation especially to vacationers : a community or establishment whose purpose or main industry is catering to vacationers
resorted; resorting; resorts
1
: to go especially frequently or habitually : repair
2
: to have recourse
resort to force
Synonyms
Examples of resort in a Sentence
Noun
Our first resort was to go to the police.
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
Recent Examples on the Web
Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
Cute This sunny stretch of beach on Mexico’s west coast is one of our favorites for its soothing mix of stunning beaches, fantastic whale watching, and some of the country’s best resorts.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 3 May 2024
Her look below is fitting for the beach or a resort.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024
The resort received 30 inches of fresh snowfall over three days near the end of April, creating optimal ski conditions.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
The recent debut of an urban resort dubbed the Bardo in Savannah brings the highest per-night rate ever to the city.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Thailand is rife with resorts promoting western boxing, fitness, weight loss and Muay Thai; the Thai government actually promotes the latter.
—Abby Ellin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
Some of the companies named in the settlement supplied chicken to several pet food processors as well as numerous casinos and resorts in Nevada and California, the DOL said.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 2 May 2024
Many families choose to spend multiple days at the resort, staying on property and visiting its other parks.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
At a past Laveen Village Planning Committee meeting, Phoenix's Economic Development Director Chris Mackay said her office has been pitching the site to resort developers.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Families and couples are drawn to resort perks like private beach access, children’s programming, eight onsite dining outlets, and complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, bicycle rentals, and non-motorized water sports equipment.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Timeshare owners are pre-paying for the right to use time at a hotel or resort property and often have difficulty in the resale market.
—USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
For tonight’s show, Mahal will change into his signature straw hat and shades, his hippie chic giving away to resort wear.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Mar. 2024
The special counsel also charged Trump and two co-defendants — aide Walt Nauta and resort employee Carlos de Oliveira — with crimes that amounted to accusations of moving boxes of government records to avoid detection and unsuccessfully trying to get security camera footage erased.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024
In 2023, the group advised on the sale of seven golf and resort properties across the country totaling over $282 million, according to the news release.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
The couple had two full days of events, and most of their guests stayed at the El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels resort for a few extra days to enjoy the beaches and amenities at their leisure while getting to know each other’s family and friends.
—USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
Scott Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2023
Noun
In 1929, with the Fitzgeralds gone, the villa opened as the Hotel Belles Rives, a landmark resort that continues to party on, Jazz Age style, and is still run by the same family that launched the property.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
Cute This sunny stretch of beach on Mexico’s west coast is one of our favorites for its soothing mix of stunning beaches, fantastic whale watching, and some of the country’s best resorts.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 3 May 2024
Her look below is fitting for the beach or a resort.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024
The resort received 30 inches of fresh snowfall over three days near the end of April, creating optimal ski conditions.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
The recent debut of an urban resort dubbed the Bardo in Savannah brings the highest per-night rate ever to the city.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Thailand is rife with resorts promoting western boxing, fitness, weight loss and Muay Thai; the Thai government actually promotes the latter.
—Abby Ellin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
Some of the companies named in the settlement supplied chicken to several pet food processors as well as numerous casinos and resorts in Nevada and California, the DOL said.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 2 May 2024
Many families choose to spend multiple days at the resort, staying on property and visiting its other parks.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Verb
Last year, more than 600 tasters attended the event, according to Barry Owens, Treetops resort general manager.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
At a past Laveen Village Planning Committee meeting, Phoenix's Economic Development Director Chris Mackay said her office has been pitching the site to resort developers.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Families and couples are drawn to resort perks like private beach access, children’s programming, eight onsite dining outlets, and complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, bicycle rentals, and non-motorized water sports equipment.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Timeshare owners are pre-paying for the right to use time at a hotel or resort property and often have difficulty in the resale market.
—USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
For tonight’s show, Mahal will change into his signature straw hat and shades, his hippie chic giving away to resort wear.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Mar. 2024
The special counsel also charged Trump and two co-defendants — aide Walt Nauta and resort employee Carlos de Oliveira — with crimes that amounted to accusations of moving boxes of government records to avoid detection and unsuccessfully trying to get security camera footage erased.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024
In 2023, the group advised on the sale of seven golf and resort properties across the country totaling over $282 million, according to the news release.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
The couple had two full days of events, and most of their guests stayed at the El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels resort for a few extra days to enjoy the beaches and amenities at their leisure while getting to know each other’s family and friends.
—USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
Verb
In many parts of the country, the divide between red and blue has prompted a re-sorting in which moving states has seemed simpler to tens of thousands of people than changing the party in charge.
—Scott Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2023
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resort
1 of 2 noun
re·sort
ri-ˈzȯ(ə)rt 
1
a
: someone or something that is looked to for help
a last resort
b
: recourse sense 1
have resort to force
2
a
: frequent, habitual, or general visiting
a place of popular resort
b
: a frequently visited place : hangout
c
: a place providing recreation and entertainment especially to vacationers
a ski resort
resort
2 of 2 verb1
: to go especially frequently or habitually
2
: to turn to for aid, relief, or advantage
resort to violence
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