the Ritz™
/ðə ˈrɪts/
/ðə ˈrɪts/
(also the Ritz™ Hotel)
- any of a number of hotels around the world established by or named after the Swiss businessman César Ritz (1850-1918). They are famous for being very comfortable and expensive. The first Ritz™ Hotel was opened in London in 1906. The word ritzy, meaning expensive and elegant, was formed from the name of the Ritz™ Hotels.
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