resort

/ɹɪˈzɔːt/

//ɹɪˈzɔːt// noun

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"resort" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“resort” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #3,841 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#3,841
frequency rank, English
6
letters
9
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

resort vs rest
67% similar
resort vs result
67% similar
resort vs revolt
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for resort
PropertyValue
Headwordresort
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ɹɪˈzɔːt/
Letters6
Frequency rank#3,841
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “resort” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). resort lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for resort is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ɹɪˈzɔːt/. Corpus data places it at rank #3,841 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for resort, with forms such as "ersort", "reosrt", and "resorrt". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "rest", "result", "revolt", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English resorten, from Old French resortir (“to fall back, return, resort, have recourse, appeal”), back-formation from sortir (“to go out”). The correct English form is resort, spelled R-E-S-O-R-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
  2. 2
    Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).
  3. 3
    A place where one goes habitually; a haunt.
  4. 4
    A subdivision of Suriname; a division of the country's districts.

Etymology

From Middle English resorten, from Old French resortir (“to fall back, return, resort, have recourse, appeal”), back-formation from sortir (“to go out”).

This word in other languages

resort(Español)resort(Français)Kurort(Deutsch)resort(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ersort,reosrt,resorrt,resortt,resotr,resrot,ressort,rresort,rseort

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of resort - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ersort2reosrt2resorrt1resortt1resotr2resrot2ressort1rresort1
Edit distance from "resort"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "resort"?
"resort" is spelled R-E-S-O-R-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ɹɪˈzɔːt/.
What does "resort" mean?
As a noun, "resort" means: A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
What words are commonly confused with "resort"?
"resort" is commonly confused with "rest", "result", "revolt". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "resort"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "resort" is /ɹɪˈzɔːt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "resort"?
From Middle English resorten, from Old French resortir (“to fall back, return, resort, have recourse, appeal”), back-formation from sortir (“to go out”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “resort”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is R-E-S-O-R-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “rest” - see the side-by-side comparison. resort vs rest
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list