rio
/ˈɹioʊ/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative form of ryō (“Japanese ounce”).
noun
A grade of Spanish saffron, in quality below mancha and coupé but above standard and sierra.
Uncountable
name
name
A male given name.
name
A female given name.
name
A town and former municipality of Achaea regional unit, West Greece region, Greece.
name
A census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States.
name
An unincorporated community in Spalding County, Georgia, United States.
Example Sentences
- "Hodgson may actually feel England could have scored even more but this was the perfect first step on the road to Rio in 2014 and the ideal platform for the second qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley on Tuesday."
- "Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand / Just like that river twisting through a dusty land"
- "You'll pick up your RIO when you get to the ship, and if you don't, give me a call. I'll fly with you."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈɹioʊ/
Usage
- Uncountable
- American usage