iˈɛər noun
1.
a resort area along the Mediterranean coast, extending from Saint Tropez, in SE France, to La Spezia, in NW Italy. See Côte d'Azur.
2.
( often lowercase ) any similar coastal resort area: the Florida riviera.
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| —n | |
| a coastal region reminiscent of the Riviera | |
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| Riviera (ˌrɪvɪˈɛərə) | |
| —n | |
| the Mediterranean coastal region between Cannes, France, and La Spezia, Italy: contains some of Europe's most popular resorts | |
| [C18: from Italian literally: shore, ultimately from Latin rīpa bank, shore] | |
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Word Origin & History
Riviera
"Mediterranean seacoast around Genoa," 1632, from It., lit. "bank, shore" (see river). In extended use, the coast from Marseilles to La Spezia, which became popular 19c. as a winter resort.
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Riviera definition
Narrow strip of land in southeastern France and northwestern Italy on the Mediterranean Sea, also including Monaco. Cannes, Monte Carlo, and Nice are three of its best-known towns and cities.
Note: Its scenic beauty and mild climate make it a popular vacation area.
Note: The French Riviera is also called the Côte d'Azur (the azure coast).
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