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

Walking wise, Wat Phnom is only a brief stroll away, and the riverside is just nearby too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Some residents argue the levee belongs to riverside property owners, while others say levee encroachments conflict with plans for the Sacramento River Parkway. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

The sheriff said that investigators believe that two sets of parents, another adult and two children were together at the riverside when the incident occurred. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

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

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