Capri

¹ American  

[kah-pree, kap-ree, kuh-pree] / ˈkɑ pri, ˈkæp ri, kəˈpri /

noun

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

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capri- ² American  

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

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Capri British  

/ kəˈpriː, ˈkapri /

noun

1. 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)

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Capri Cultural  

1. Island in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy.

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

Etymology

Origin of capri-

< Latin, combining form of caper goat; caper ¹

Example Sentences

They survey the snack table and grab Capri Suns before tiptoeing through the water as if there were sea creatures lurking at the bottom of the shallow pool.

From Literature

But the company struggled over recent years after demand ebbed for some of its best-known products, ranging from Kraft Mac & Cheese to Lunchables and Capri Sun.

From The Wall Street Journal

Capri’s shares have lagged those of rivals such as Coach brand owner Tapestry as the companies compete to reach a broad market while retaining an aura of exclusivity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before the production started, Turner was on vacation in Capri when she got a text from her co-star.

From Los Angeles Times

Prada strikes a $1.4 billion deal to acquire Versace from fashion conglomerate Capri Holdings, salvaging a deal that was at risk of collapsing because of the market turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal