Resort

Part of speech: noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈzɔːt/

Definitions

1. A place people visit for relaxation and recreation, often offering accommodations and leisure activities
2. A location providing recreational activities and lodging options for visitors seeking leisure and relaxation
3. An establishment frequented for relaxation, typically featuring amenities and activities to enhance the visitor experience

Etymology: The modern sense of "resort" as a holiday destination is a long way from its root meaning of "to go back." The verb came into Middle English from Old French "resortir," which meant to fall back, return, or have recourse to something, and it was built on "sortir," to go out. So the original idea was of going out and then returning to a place or a source of help. The noun for a place of leisure developed from the sense of having recourse to somewhere, a place one turns to for a purpose. Over time, the idea of turning to a spot for recreation or rest narrowed into the holiday location we know today. The noun also appears in the sense of a source of help or a recourse, which shows the shift from action to destination.

Synonyms: retreat, sanctuary, haven, refuge, getaway

Antonyms: disregard, neglect, avoidance