riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd How to pronounce riverside (audio)
Synonyms of riversidenext
: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.
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Originally known as Dorestad, the riverside was a vital trading hub between the 7th and 9th centuries that linked the Scandinavian world to the north and Frankish world (present-day central Germany) to the south. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026 Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026 The town also has plenty of daylight allure with charming gift and thrift shops, indoor and outdoor casual dining spots, and a riverside greenway that runs straight through town. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 Trails vary from gentle riverside paths to steep, rocky climbs with expansive views over the blooming valley. Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverside

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverside was in the 14th century

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“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

riverside

noun
riv·​er·​side -ˌsīd How to pronounce riverside (audio)
: the side or bank of a river

Geographical Definition

Riverside

geographical name

Riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd How to pronounce Riverside (audio)
1
city in southern California population 303,871
2
city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton population 25,201
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