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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resort
This resort, nestled near the Pacific, provides a full calendar of activities for all ages, from championship golf and saltwater pools to fine dining.
—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The resort will also host the 2031 Ryder Cup.
—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
23 June 2026
Reportedly, the couple was originally going to get married at the Ocean House resort near Taylor’s Rhode Island summer home, but has changed venue due to leaks.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
The main house, a serene succession of rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, will resemble a wellness resort.
—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resort
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The resort will also host the 2031 Ryder Cup.
—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
23 June 2026
Reportedly, the couple was originally going to get married at the Ocean House resort near Taylor’s Rhode Island summer home, but has changed venue due to leaks.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
The main house, a serene succession of rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, will resemble a wellness resort.
—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort
Noun
-
The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.
-
Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.
Noun
-
The band had been denied the opportunity to perform during Haiti’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru, despite the presence of a Peruvian band.
-
Bosnia-Herzegovina rallied today to give itself the best possible opportunity to advance.
Noun
-
However, with the LLC and Fictitious Business Name registrations lapsed, the Ziyadehs had little recourse other than to voice their discontentment.
-
Warnock touted the inclusion of his Appraisal Modernization Act, which would provide recourse for homeowners who believe their property appraisals are unfairly low.
Noun
-
But the United States is easily within reach, has the resources and should have the political will to leap into effect here.
-
The State Department has already mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver and coordinate critical assistance to Venezuelans, including search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and humanitarian resources, according to senior State Department official Jeremy Lewin.
Cite this Entry
“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
