Word
riviera
Phoneticsriv·iera
US/ˌɹɪviˈɛɹə/
UK/ɹˌɪviˈɛɹɐ/
Definition
n. a coastal area that is popular with tourists because it is beautiful and sunny. It usually refers to the Mediterranean coast of France and Italy.
n. a coastal region with a subtropical climate, particularly the Mediterranean coast of France and Italy. Capitalised when naming specific geographic stretches like the French Riviera.
Examples
“We spent our summer holiday on the French Riviera.”
“The local economy relies heavily on the luxury tourism that the riviera attracts during the warmer months.”
“While the term originally designated the Ligurian coast, it now serves as a generic descriptor for any scenic, sun-drenched shoreline that caters to high-end international travelers.”
Examples
simple
“We spent our summer holiday on the French Riviera.”
contextual
“The local economy relies heavily on the luxury tourism that the riviera attracts during the warmer months.”
complex
“While the term originally designated the Ligurian coast, it now serves as a generic descriptor for any scenic, sun-drenched shoreline that caters to high-end international travelers.”
Usage
Often capitalised when referring to the French or Italian Riviera; used as a common noun when describing similar coastal regions elsewhere.
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