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- Dictionaryriot/ˈrʌɪət/
noun
- 1. a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd: "riots broke out in the capital" Similar
- 2. an impressively large or varied display of something: "the garden was a riot of colour" Similar
verb
- 1. take part in a violent public disturbance: "students rioted in Paris"
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an occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled way in public, often as a protest: Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries. [ S ] old-fashioned informal. a very funny or entertaining occasion or person:
The meaning of RIOT is a violent public disorder; specifically : a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together and acting with a common intent. How to use riot in a sentence.
A riot is a violent outburst by a crowd. When the principal didn't declare a snow day, even with five inches on the ground already, students rioted, gathering outside and throwing snowballs. The meaning of riot has stretched over the years.
noun. a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets. Synonyms: melee, fray, brawl, outbreak.
When there is a riot, a crowd of people behave violently in a public place, for example they fight, throw stones, or damage buildings and vehicles. Twelve inmates have been killed during a riot at the prison. Synonyms: disturbance, row, disorder, confusion More Synonyms of riot. 2. verb.
Definition of riot noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people. 2. Law A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose. 3. An unrestrained outbreak, as of laughter or passions. 4. A profusion: The garden was a riot of colors in August. 5. a. Unrestrained merrymaking; revelry. b. Debauchery.
