Borsht Belt (Noun)
Meaning
(informal) a resort area in the Catskill Mountains of New York that was patronized primarily by Jewish guests; "many comedians learned their trade playing the borscht circuit".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Usages
Examples
- The borscht belt was a popular vacation spot for many Jewish families in the mid-20th century.
- Comedians like Sid Caesar and Woody Allen got their start playing the borscht circuit in the Catskills.
- The borscht belt resorts were known for their lively entertainment options, including comedy shows and dance performances.
- Many famous comedians, including Joan Rivers and Billy Crystal, honed their craft playing the borscht belt.
- The heyday of the borscht belt was in the 1950s and 1960s, when resorts like Grossinger's and the Concord Hotel were at their peak.