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

That changed after the tragedy as lawmakers and others scrutinized a lack of preparedness by government agencies and riverside camps. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

In Comfort, a group of 42 relatives who had gathered for their family’s 40th annual reunion fled a riverside hotel on Thursday morning, CNN affiliate KENS reported. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

When the sun starts to set, walk along the riverside park, then tuck into a plate of seafood at Red 36, a waterfront restaurant with a fantastic outdoor patio. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

As torrential rain caused dangerous flash flooding on Friday, July 10, first responders led emergency rescues across the state — including in southeastern Missouri, where more than 200 people were evacuated from a riverside camp. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

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