resort
Translation
resort, holiday destination, recourse, option
Examples
We stayed at a beautiful beach resort.
We stayed at a beautiful beach resort.
Using force was their last resort.
Using force was their last resort.
Grammar Patterns
a/the [adjective] resort a place for holidays We stayed at a ski resort.
as a last resort as a final option As a last resort, we can borrow money.
Similar Words
Synonyms (place): hotel, spa, holiday destination; Synonyms (recourse): option, alternative.
Etymology
From Old French 'resortir' (to go out again, to fall back on). 're-' (again) + 'sortir' (to go out).
Memory Tips
Think of a place you 're-sort' your life on holiday, or the last option you 'sort' through.