Looking for the meaning of the word RIOT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RIOT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Riot
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘dissolute living’): from Old French riote ‘debate’, from rioter ‘to quarrel’, of unknown ultimate origin
ˈrʌɪət
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
Short Definition:violent disturbance of peace by crowd
Examples:- riots broke out in the capital
- a prison riot
- he was convicted on charges of riot and assault
- riot police
an impressively large or varied display of something
Short Definition:impressively large or varied display of something
Examples:- the garden was a riot of colour
a highly amusing or entertaining person or thing
Short Definition:highly amusing or entertaining person or thing
Examples:- everyone thought she was a riot
Word: Riot
Speech Type: Verb
ˈrʌɪət
take part in a violent public disturbance
Short Definition:take part in violent public disturbance
Examples:- students rioted in Paris
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 4
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 4
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 4
