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Definition of rio

rio

/ˈriːoʊ/
ri · o
Plural:rios
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• noun

1

A shortened name for Rio de Janeiro, a major coastal city and port in southeastern Brazil on the Atlantic Ocean, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro and renowned for its beaches, landmarks, and annual Carnival.

2

American A river or watercourse, especially in the southwestern United States or in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions.

Example

"The hikers followed the winding course of the rio through the desert canyon."

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• Rhymes for rio

• Nearby Words

rinse
rinseable
rinser
rio
rio de janeiro
rio de la plata
rio grande

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rio
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