Synonyms of riverfrontnext
: the land or area along a river

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.
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Floodwaters devastated riverfront communities from Hays to Lawrence. Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Live music performances on nearby stages contribute to the lively atmosphere, turning the riverfront into an open-air concert venue, according to the announcement. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 17 July 2026 In her 25 years on the job, this was the first time Stolarz had heard of people using the riverfront for mini concerts. Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Neighborhoods to Know The Peninsula The Peninsula is a rapidly developing riverfront district anchored by The Junto, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and Franklinton’s arts scene. Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverfront

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverfront was in 1751

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“Riverfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverfront. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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