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; see caper ¹

Example Sentences

Capri now has the “flexibility to support Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo’s strategic initiatives, ” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

For the quarter ended in December, Capri swung to a profit of $116 million, or 96 cents a share, from a loss of $547 million, or $4.61 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

It was modified to include protection for Bryant’s mother, Vanessa, and her sisters Bianka, 9, and Capri, 6.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

The next year, Mohammed entered the famed race between Capri and Naples, a contest that attracted the best swimmers in the world.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers