riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, the Willet Room is a swanky riverside lounge that slings punchy cocktails, rare whiskey, and soulful fare. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024

Traffic on the West Side Highway and FDR Drive – major riverside parkways bordering Manhattan on the west and east sides, respectively – will be exempt. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024

On a recent afternoon, heavy clouds darkened the skies over the riverside village of Boca do Mamirauá. —Manuela Andreoni, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023

The property’s tranquil riverside setting is complemented by its refined yet homey interiors, sublime spa, and verdant gardens. —Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024

Four years later, on May 4, 1873, tragedy struck during a riverside baptism organized by the Reverend J.H. Pratt. —Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024

By Jacob Stern On June 3, 2021, a roughly 60-year-old man in the riverside city of Magdeburg, Germany, received his first COVID vaccine. —Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024

The retail store at 471 Biddle Avenue on the riverside of the street is the original location. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024

In Chelsea, a wave of recent development is creating a new identity for the riverside neighborhood, one that is defined by its sleek, modern residences. —Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side -ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Geographical Definition

Riverside

geographical name

Riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

1

city in southern California population 303,871

2

city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton population 25,201