rialto

noun ri·al·to \rē-ˈal-(ˌ)tō\

plural ri·al·tos

Definition of RIALTO

: a theater district

Rialto, island and district in Venice

First Known Use: 1549

geographical name Ri·al·to \rē-ˈal-(ˌ)tō\

city SW California W of San Bernardino pop 99,171

island & district of Venice, Italy

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