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riot · noun C

/ˈrɑɪ.ət/Full view

riot

C1 angry, violent behavior by a crowd of people in a public place

Dictionary examples:

The march turned into a riot when the crowd found the way was blocked.

The streets in this district include South Central Los Angeles, where the riots broke out two years ago.

Learner example:

A riot started in the city but the police managed to stop it before anyone got seriously hurt. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)

a riot of sth

C2 extremely colorful and bright

Dictionary example:

Jim's rose garden is a riot of color.

Learner example:

I like the narrow streets, the smell of overripe fruit in the middle of the summer, the gardens, which are a riot of color in spring, small thatched cottages, which you can never [see] anywhere else in Russia. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)

riot · verb I

/ˈrɑɪ.ət/

riot

C2 to take part in a riot

Dictionary example:

People were rioting in the streets.

Learner example:

If there [are] a lot of frustrated individuals in an area, they may band together and begin rioting. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)