Definition of resort
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : one that affords aid or refuge : resource went to them as a last resort
b : recourse sense 1a have resort to outside help
2a : 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
resort
verb (1)resorted; resorting; resorts
Definition of resort (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : to go especially frequently or habitually : repair
2 : to have recourse
resort to force
re-sort
verb (2)re-sorted; re-sorting; re-sorts
Definition of re-sort (Entry 3 of 3)
: to sort again
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The first known use of resort was in the 14th century
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