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

Demand suffered in recent years for many of its core products, from Lunchables to Capri Sun, as consumers turned to both buzzier premium options and cheaper supermarket knockoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The integration process is well under way, with full separation from Capri expected to be completed in the second half.

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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.

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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.

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