noun
Uncommon
riviera
rih-vee-EH-ruh
Riviera (noun) means a scenic, sunny coastline popular with tourists, especially one resembling the Mediterranean coast the term was named after. Example: “They spent their honeymoon on the Italian Riviera.”
noun
1
A scenic, sunny coastline popular with tourists, especially one resembling the Mediterranean coast the term was named after.
"They spent their honeymoon on the Italian Riviera."
How to use riviera
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fashionable, scenic coastal area, especially one named in imitation of the French or Italian Riviera.
Common pairings
French Riviera
Italian Riviera
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Word forms
- Plural
- rivieras
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Etymology
From Italian riviera, from Old French riviere, tracing back to Latin riparius ("of a riverbank") — the same ultimate root as "river."
Rhymes for riviera
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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.
