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riviera

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Noun — A scenic, sunny coastline popular with tourists, especially one resembling the Mediterranean coast the term was named after.

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French Riviera Italian Riviera

Etymology

From Italian riviera, from Old French riviere, tracing back to Latin riparius ("of a riverbank") — the same ultimate root as "river."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “riviera” mean?

The word “riviera” means a scenic, sunny coastline popular with tourists, especially one resembling the Mediterranean coast the term was named after. In plain terms, a fashionable, scenic coastal area, especially one named in imitation of the French or Italian Riviera.

How do you pronounce “riviera”?

“Riviera” is pronounced rih-vee-EH-ruh (/ˌɹɪviˈɛɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “riviera” in a sentence?

Here is “riviera” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon on the Italian Riviera.”

What part of speech is “riviera”?

“Riviera” is a noun.

Where does the word “riviera” come from?

The word “riviera” comes from Latin. From Italian riviera, from Old French riviere, tracing back to Latin riparius ("of a riverbank") — the same ultimate root as "river.".

Is “riviera” a common word?

“Riviera” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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