Definition of "Riviera"

A region of Europe, on the Mediterranean; The coastal area of southern France (French Riviera) and north-western Italy (Italian Riviera) between Cannes and La Spezia.  examples

A district and municipality therein in Ticino canton, Switzerland.  examples

A suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.  examples

A census-designated place and unincorporated community in Kleberg County, Texas, United States.  examples