HyperDic: ritz

English > 3 senses of the word Ritz / ritz:
NOUNperson Ritz, Cesar RitzSwiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)
communicationritzostentatious display of elegance
artifactRitzan ostentatiously elegant hotel
Ritz / ritz > pronunciation
Soundsrih'ts
RhymesAuschwitz ... wits: 19 rhymes with ihts...
English > Ritz: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningSwiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918).
SynonymCesar Ritz
Instance ofhotelier, hotelkeeper, hotel manager, hotelman, hostellerAn owner or manager of hotels
SpanishCesar Ritz
English > ritz: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaningostentatious display of elegance.
Example"they put on the ritz"
Broaderostentation, fanfare, flashA gaudy outward display
Adjectivesritzyluxuriously elegant
English > Ritz: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAn ostentatiously elegant hotel.
BroaderhotelA building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals / meals and other services
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression

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