riviera
Translation
riviera
Examples
They spent their vacation on the Italian Riviera.
They spent their holiday on the Italian Riviera.
The town is becoming a popular riviera for tourists.
The town is becoming a popular riviera for tourists.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) ~ a coastal resort area We visited the French Riviera.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coastline, coast, seaside resort
Etymology
From Italian 'riviera', meaning 'coastline', which shares the same Latin root 'riparia' as 'river'.
Memory Tips
Picture the beautiful, sunny coasts of Italy or France. The word itself sounds elegant and relaxing.