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

Hot Springs State Park, Wyoming The riverside hot springs, flowing at a constant temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit, make this state park particularly special. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026

With laidback vibes and French colonial architecture, Kampot is an attractive riverside city that’s ideal for wandering, supporting enterprises like Seeing Hands Massage and Epic Arts, or sipping a sunset cocktail with views across the nearby Bokor Range. —Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

The members want control of much of the city’s open spaces, including the former-hospital parcel, riverside parklands, and the premier athletic facility, Gates Park. —David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025

The state Gaming Commission on Monday awarded the three projects licenses to operate in the lucrative metropolitan-area market during a meeting at a riverside park in upper Manhattan. —Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverside

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

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