riot
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: riots · rioting · rioted
Sense 1
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A wide and unconstrained variety.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “riot” mean?
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
Is “riot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.