Meaning
A major north-coast resort town in the parish of St. Ann — usually shortened to 'Ochi' — a cruise-ship port and tourist hub famous for Dunn's River Falls, its beaches, and its craft markets. One of the centres of Jamaica's tourism economy, Ocho Rios draws visitors from the ships and the hotels to its waterfalls, gardens, and shopping, and for many Jamaicans it means work in the resort trade. The name (Spanish-derived) is woven into the island's map of the north coast and its holiday image.
Examples
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Wi spend di weekend a Ochi.
We spent the weekend in Ocho Rios.
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Di cruise ship dem dock a Ocho Rios.
The cruise ships dock at Ocho Rios.
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Dunn's River Falls deh a Ochi.
Dunn's River Falls is in Ocho Rios.
Origin
Spanish-derived name (often read as 'eight rivers', though likely from 'chorreras', waterfalls); a St. Ann resort town, commonly 'Ochi'.
How it’s used
A tourism hub, usually called 'Ochi'. Famous for Dunn's River Falls. Compare 'farrin' (tourist economy).