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Definition of ritz

ritz

/ˈrɪts/
ritz
Adverb:ritzily
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Adjective:ritzy
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1

Ostentatious luxury, glamour, or high-class elegance (usually preceded by 'the', especially in the phrase 'put on the ritz').

Example

"They decided to put on the ritz for their anniversary and booked a suite at a five-star hotel."

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• Rhymes for ritz

• Nearby Words

ritualistically
ritualize
ritually
ritz
ritzy
rival
rivalry

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after César Ritz (1850–1918), the Swiss hotelier who founded several opulent hotels in Paris and London, whose surname became synonymous with high society and luxury in the early 20th century.

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