English Explanatory Dictionary

go-to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Desired; desirable; of choice.
  2. Reliable; likely to perform in difficult circumstances.
noun
  1. A person or thing that is one’s usual choice.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡoʊˌtu/

Word forms

go-to go-tos

Etymology

A univerbation of go + to. Compare typologically convenient, Russian подходя́щий (podxodjáščij) (<~ ходи́ть (xodítʹ)).

Synonyms

must-see destination clutch
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