The holiday resort
Example: Holiday resort offers accommodation and leisure facilities
Definition
"The holiday resort" refers to a place designed for vacationers that provides accommodation, entertainment, and recreational facilities, often located in scenic or coastal areas to offer relaxation and enjoyment during holidays.
Etymology
The phrase "the holiday resort" combines 'holiday,' originating from Old English 'hāligdæg' meaning 'holy day' or a day of rest, and 'resort,' from Old French 'resortir' meaning 'to go out or spring forth.' Together, they describe a destination people go to for rest and recreation.
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"The holiday resort" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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