B2nounsocietycrime
US/ˈraɪ.ət/
UK/ˈraɪ.ət/
a violent protest by a crowd in a public place
In context
Police used tear gas to stop the riot outside the government building.
Rising food prices triggered a riot in several cities last week.
The shop windows were broken during the riot, and many owners lost money.
Words that go with riot
verb + noun
- start a riotRumors started a riot at the stadium.
- quell a riotTroops were called in to quell the riot.
noun + noun
- riot policeRiot police blocked the main road.
- prison riotA prison riot broke out after the cuts to visiting hours.
- race riotThe city still remembers the race riots of that summer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a riotCorrect: start a riot