monaco

/mɒnɑːkoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, famous for its casinos, yacht-lined harbour and Formula One Grand Prix.

“The billionaire enjoyed his weekend in Monaco, sipping champagne and watching the racing.”

2. proper noun

a city in northwestern New Mexico, USA, known for its rich cultural heritage and historic sites.

“Monaco, New Mexico, is home to many ancient artifacts and landmarks from the region’s early settlers.”

3. verb

to decorate or ornament something with a design resembling the coat of arms of the principality of Monaco.

“The interior designer decided to Monaco the walls with intricate patterns and gold leaf.”

Synonyms

  • city-state
  • principality

Antonyms

  • commonwealth
  • republic