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Resort

/ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/

A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

📖 Definitions of "Resort"

noun

1
A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
2
Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).
"to have resort to violence"
3
A place where one goes habitually; a haunt.

verb

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
refugenoun	A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
repairnoun	To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.
recurverb	Of an event, situation, etc.: to appear or happen again, especially repeatedly.
recoursenoun	(uncountable, recourse to) The use of (someone or something) as a source of help in a difficult situation.
playgroundnoun	(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
fall backverb	To retreat.
hangoutnoun	A casual meeting for informal chat.
stamping groundnoun	A habitually frequented place; a haunt or hangout.
holiday resortnoun	a hotel located in a resort area
hauntverb	(transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
vacation spotnoun	an area where many people go for recreation

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
refugenoun	A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
playgroundnoun	(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
stamping groundnoun	A habitually frequented place; a haunt or hangout.
hangoutnoun	A casual meeting for informal chat.
recoursenoun	(uncountable, recourse to) The use of (someone or something) as a source of help in a difficult situation.
repairnoun	To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.
recurverb	Of an event, situation, etc.: to appear or happen again, especially repeatedly.
hauntverb	(transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
fall backverb	To retreat.
holiday resortnoun	a hotel located in a resort area
vacation spotnoun	an area where many people go for recreation
innnoun	Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.
hotelnoun	An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain.
asylumnoun	A place of safety or refuge.
cottagenoun	A small house.
shelternoun	(countable) Somewhere one can find protection.
sanctuarynoun	A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
tourismnoun	The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
touristnoun	Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.
pavilionnoun	A light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place.