riot
riot Lexical Profile
riot Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A violent disturbance of the public peace by a crowd.
"The sudden rise in grain prices sparked a widespread riot across the capital."
An impressively large, varied, or vivid display of something, especially colors or flowers.
"In late spring, the botanical garden becomes a riot of vibrant colors and fragrances."
An extremely amusing or entertaining person or thing (informal).
"Her stand-up comedy routine was an absolute riot from start to finish."
• verb
To take part in a violent public disturbance.
"Demonstrators began to riot after the peaceful march was abruptly blocked."
To engage in unrestrained revelry, debauchery, or noisy merrymaking.
"The festivalgoers continued to riot in the taverns until daybreak."
• Rhymes for riot
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French riote, meaning "a dispute, quarrel, or uproar," of uncertain ultimate origin.