acapulco
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Definition
Proper noun A port city and popular tourist resort located on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico. It is internationally recognized for its beaches, vibrant nightlife, and water sports, most notably cliff diving.
Usage
Acapulco is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic location. It is often mentioned in contexts related to tourism, travel, and recreation. - We spent our vacation in Acapulco. - Acapulco is famous for its beautiful bay. - The cruise ship will make a stop in Acapulco.
Advanced Usage
- "The Acapulco of the [Region]": A metaphorical phrase used to describe another coastal resort town that is similarly famous for beaches and nightlife.
- The town aspired to become the Acapulco of the Mediterranean.
Variants and Related Words
- Acapulco Gold (noun): A historical term for a potent strain of cannabis, originally from the region around Acapulco. (Note: This is a distinct compound term).
- Acapulco shirt (noun): A type of men's dress shirt, often with elaborate embroidery, popularized in the mid-20th century and associated with the resort's fashionable image.
Synonyms
- Resort city
- Tourist destination
- Pacific port (in the context of Mexico)
Related Phrases
- Cliff diving in Acapulco: Refers to the famous tradition of cliff divers, a major tourist attraction.
- Watching the cliff diving in Acapulco is a breathtaking experience.
Noun
- a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)