Capri

[ kah-pree, kap-ree, kuh-pree ]

/ ˈkɑ pri, ˈkæp ri, kəˈpri /

noun

an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).

Words nearby Capri

Capraesque, caprate, capreolate, capreomycin, caprese, Capri, capric acid, capriccio, capriccioso, caprice, capricious

Definition for Capri (2 of 2)

capri-

a combining form meaning “goat,” occurring in loanwords from Latin (Capricorn); used in the formation of compound words (caprifoliaceous).

Origin of capri-

<Latin, combining form of caper goat; see caper¹

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Example sentences from the Web for Capri

A trio played a series of golden oldies—“Moon River,” “The Isle of Capri,” and “Over the Rainbow.”
Richard Nixon’s 100th Birthday Draws Kissinger & Others to Schmaltzy Bash|Sandra McElwaine|January 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Also in June, Aniston and Theroux were spotted vacationing in Paris, and then aboard a yacht in Capri, Italy.
Meet Justin Theroux, Jennifer Aniston’s Once-Mysterious Husband-to-Be|Marlow Stern|August 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
If you have worked in the sex industry, it's painful to watch Capri Anderson being publicly insulted.
Don't Call Me a Prostitute|Tracy Quan|November 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We can see how this might happen in Charlie's mixed-up universe, but how did Capri—an X-rated performer—end up there as well?
Don't Call Me a Prostitute|Tracy Quan|November 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Dinner came to an end with roasted chestnuts brought by the Contessa from Capri.
Miss Mapp|Edward Frederic Benson
I think it was at Capri—along the shores—but it was night-time—and I could not hear Nina because of the wind and the waves.
Prince Fortunatus|William Black
Capri no longer owns a bishop, but the quail harvest still forms one—and perhaps the most important—item of the island's revenue.
Vagaries|Axel Munthe
Capri then looked like a distant light-house, merely a brown rock rising out of the sea.
Harper's Young People, April 20, 1880|Various
The people of Capri seem to live out of doors, for the warm sunshine and fresh breezes make summer and winter much alike there.
The Sunbonnet Babies in Italy|Eulalie Osgood Grover

British Dictionary definitions for Capri

Capri

/ (kəˈpriː, Italian ˈkapri) /

noun

an island off W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: resort since Roman times. Pop: 12 200 (2002 est). Area: about 13 sq km (5 sq miles)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Capri

Capri

[ (kuh-pree, kah-pree, kap-ree) ]

Island in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy.

notes for Capri

An international tourist attraction, Capri is known for its beautiful scenery.

单词	capri
释义	Capri [ kah-pree, kap-ree, kuh-pree ] / ˈkɑ pri, ˈkæp ri, kəˈpri / noun an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km). Words nearby Capri Capraesque, caprate, capreolate, capreomycin, caprese, Capri, capric acid, capriccio, capriccioso, caprice, capricious Definition for Capri (2 of 2) capri- a combining form meaning “goat,” occurring in loanwords from Latin (Capricorn); used in the formation of compound words (caprifoliaceous). Origin of capri- <Latin, combining form of caper goat; see caper¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Capri A trio played a series of golden oldies—“Moon River,” “The Isle of Capri,” and “Over the Rainbow.” Richard Nixon’s 100th Birthday Draws Kissinger & Others to Schmaltzy Bash\|Sandra McElwaine\|January 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Also in June, Aniston and Theroux were spotted vacationing in Paris, and then aboard a yacht in Capri, Italy. Meet Justin Theroux, Jennifer Aniston’s Once-Mysterious Husband-to-Be\|Marlow Stern\|August 15, 2012\|DAILY BEAST If you have worked in the sex industry, it's painful to watch Capri Anderson being publicly insulted. Don't Call Me a Prostitute\|Tracy Quan\|November 23, 2010\|DAILY BEAST We can see how this might happen in Charlie's mixed-up universe, but how did Capri—an X-rated performer—end up there as well? Don't Call Me a Prostitute\|Tracy Quan\|November 23, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Dinner came to an end with roasted chestnuts brought by the Contessa from Capri. Miss Mapp\|Edward Frederic Benson I think it was at Capri—along the shores—but it was night-time—and I could not hear Nina because of the wind and the waves. Prince Fortunatus\|William Black Capri no longer owns a bishop, but the quail harvest still forms one—and perhaps the most important—item of the island's revenue. Vagaries\|Axel Munthe Capri then looked like a distant light-house, merely a brown rock rising out of the sea. Harper's Young People, April 20, 1880\|Various The people of Capri seem to live out of doors, for the warm sunshine and fresh breezes make summer and winter much alike there. The Sunbonnet Babies in Italy\|Eulalie Osgood Grover British Dictionary definitions for Capri Capri / (kəˈpriː, Italian ˈkapri) / noun an island off W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: resort since Roman times. Pop: 12 200 (2002 est). Area: about 13 sq km (5 sq miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Capri Capri [ (kuh-pree, kah-pree, kap-ree) ] Island in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy. notes for Capri An international tourist attraction, Capri is known for its beautiful scenery. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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