Resort — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ri-ˈzȯrt/ re·sort

Meaning & Definition of Resort

Resort (noun)

  1. one that affords aid or refuge, resource
  2. recourse —often used with to
  3. frequent, habitual, or general visiting

Resort (verb)

  1. to go especially frequently or habitually, repair
  2. to have recourse

Resort (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place for spending time or for socializing

    "the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters"

    similar: hangout, haunt, purlieu, rendezvous, stamping ground, stomping ground
    related: camp, canteen, club, clubhouse, country club, key club, service club, union, harbor, harborage, haven, nest, refuge, retreat, sanctuary

  2. something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available

    "use this money only as a last resort"

    similar: expedient, recourse, resource
    related: hope, opportunity, possibility, relief, makeshift, replacement, stopgap, substitute

Related Entry: Resort (to) (verb)

Resort (to) is a different word from Resort. The synonyms below are for resort (to), not for resort.

  1. to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage

    "unable to achieve their ends politically, some of the opposition groups have begun to resort to violence"

    similar: consult, go (to), refer (to), turn (to), fall back on
    related: employ, use, utilize, depend (on), rely (on)

  2. to go to or spend time in often

    "resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet"

    similar: affect, frequent, habituate, hang (at), haunt, visit
    related: patronize, attend, take in, infest, invade, overrun, swarm, call (on or upon), drop by, drop in, pop (in), run (in), stop (by or in), camp (out in), sojourn (at), stay (at), stop (over), tarry (in)
    opposite: avoid, shun
    near: dodge, duck, elude, escape, eschew, evade, shake

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Resort

The most common words with a similar meaning to Resort:

hangout, haunt, purlieu, rendezvous, stamping ground, stomping ground, expedient, recourse, resource

Related Words for Resort

camp, canteen, club, clubhouse, country club, key club, service club, union, harbor, harborage, haven, nest, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, hope, opportunity, possibility, relief, makeshift, replacement, stopgap, substitute

Word Forms of Resort

Inflections: resorted, resorting, resorts

Origin & Etymology of Resort

Middle English, return, source of aid, from Anglo-French, from resortir to rebound, resort, from re- + Old French sortir to go out, leave

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Resort

Words & Phrases Containing Resort

resort to, last resort, weapon of last resort, without resort to

Frequently Asked Questions about Resort

What does "Resort" mean?

"Resort" means one that affords aid or refuge, resource. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: one that affords aid or refuge, resource. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Resort"?

Other words for "Resort" include hangout, haunt, purlieu, rendezvous, stamping ground, stomping ground, expedient and recourse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Resort" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Resort"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Resort". Common alternatives include hangout, haunt, purlieu, rendezvous, stamping ground, stomping ground, expedient, recourse and resource.

How do you use "Resort" in a sentence?

Examples of "Resort" in a sentence: "the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters"; "use this money only as a last resort".

Is "Resort" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Resort" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Resort" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Resort" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Resort"?

"Resort" is pronounced /ri-ˈzȯrt/ and divided into syllables as re·sort.

What is the origin of the word "Resort"?

"Resort" comes from Middle English, return, source of aid, from Anglo-French, from resortir to rebound, resort, from re- + Old French sortir to go out, leave. First known use: 15th century.