ritz

[ rits ]

noun

1. ostentatious or pretentious display.

verb (used with object)

1. Slang. to treat with condescension; snub:

   The star ritzed the reporters and got bad press as a result.

ritz

/ rɪts /

noun

1. put on the ritz
   to assume a superior air or make an ostentatious display

Word History and Origins

Origin of ritz¹

First recorded in 1925–30; after the Ritz hotels founded by César Ritz (died 1918), Swiss entrepreneur

Word History and Origins

Origin of ritz¹

from the luxury hotels created by the Swiss hotelier César Ritz (1850–1918)

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. put on the ritz, Informal. to live in elegance and luxury, especially to make an ostentatious show of one's wealth: Also put on the Ritz.

   They put on the ritz to impress their guests.

Example Sentences

Their mini one-city tour starts at Manchester Academy on Tuesday before visiting the Ritz, Albert Hall, Victoria Warehouse and Apollo.

From BBC

The abuse allegedly took place at Fulham FC, the Ritz Hotel Paris and Harrods, as well as other places owned by Al Fayed.

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The abuse allegedly took place at Fulham FC, the Ritz Hotel Paris, Harrods, as well as other places owned by Al Fayed.

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Most of the 421 claims were connected to Harrods but others related to incidents at Fulham FC and the Ritz Paris hotel, which Al Fayed also owned at the time of the alleged attacks, the group said.

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The allegations cover abuse which allegedly took place at Fulham FC, the Ritz Hotel Paris, Harrods, as well as other places owned by Al Fayed.

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