Word
rio
Phoneticsrio
/ˈɹioʊ/
Definition
n. a common short name for the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
n. a toponymic ellipsis for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Examples
“We are planning a trip to Rio next summer.”
“The international summit was held in Rio to take advantage of the city's extensive conference facilities and hotels.”
“While the postcard images of Rio focus on the dramatic granite peaks and white sands, the city's true character is found in the vibrant, densely populated hillsides where samba was born.”
Examples
simple
“We are planning a trip to Rio next summer.”
contextual
“The international summit was held in Rio to take advantage of the city's extensive conference facilities and hotels.”
complex
“While the postcard images of Rio focus on the dramatic granite peaks and white sands, the city's true character is found in the vibrant, densely populated hillsides where samba was born.”
Usage
Usually used without the definite article 'the' unless referring to the city's specific atmosphere.
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