resort area

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Word: Resort Area

Definition: A "resort area" is a place where many people go to have fun and relax. These places usually have hotels, restaurants, and activities like swimming, skiing, or hiking. People visit resort areas for vacations or to take a break from their everyday life.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "resort area" when talking about a location that is designed for leisure and recreation.
• It is often used in travel and tourism contexts.

Example:

• "During the summer, we like to go to a beach resort area where we can swim and sunbathe."

Advanced Usage:

• You might also hear "resort community," which refers to a neighborhood that has many resort-like features and is often used by people on vacation.

Word Variants:

• Resort (verb): To go to a place for relaxation or recreation.
  • Example: "We decided to resort to the mountains for a quiet weekend."
• Resort (noun, different meaning): A place where people can go for recreation, but it can also refer to a solution or option.
  • Example: "As a last resort, we called for help."

Different Meanings:

1. As a noun (solution): "Resort" can mean a method or plan that you use when other plans fail.
   • Example: "He had no choice but to resort to asking for help."

Synonyms:

• Vacation area
• Holiday destination
• Tourist spot
• Leisure area

Idioms:

• "To resort to something" means to turn to a method or option after other options have failed.
  • Example: "When the plan didn't work, they had to resort to a backup plan."

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Resort to" (as mentioned above) is a common phrasal verb that means to turn to a particular course of action when other options are not available.

Summary:

A "resort area" is a fun place where people go to relax and enjoy activities. It’s important for travelers and vacationers.

Academic

Noun

1. an area where many people go for recreation

Synonyms

• playground
• vacation spot