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riviera

/ˌrɪviˈɛrə/
ri · vi · e · ra
Plural:rivieras
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• noun

1

A coastal region in southern Europe extending along the Mediterranean Sea from southeastern France (the Côte d'Azur) through Monaco to northwestern Italy (the Ligurian coast), famous for its mild climate and resort towns.

2

Any coastal region known for a warm subtropical climate, scenic beaches, and popular resort towns.

Example

"The southern coast of Cornwall is often referred to as the Cornish riviera because of its mild weather and palm-lined promenades."

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• Rhymes for riviera

• Nearby Words

riveter
riveting
rivetingly
riviera
rivulet
riyadh
roach

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian riviera ('coastline'), from Ligurian rivesa, ultimately deriving from Latin riparia ('riverbank, seashore'), from ripa ('bank, shore').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Riviera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/riviera
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