riverfront

noun riv·er·front \ ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of riverfront

: the land or area along a river

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Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.

Recent Examples of riverfront from the Web

In February, the council could have adopted inclusionary zoning in an overlay district along the riverfront in the Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods.

— kevin litten, NOLA.com, "New Orleans hasn't acted to require affordable housing; now Legislature could ban such zoning," 12 Apr. 2018
The downtown riverfront area of Chicago, also reduced to ashes in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, makes a picturesque backdrop for a large-scale face-off between the military and a bunch of CGI monsters.

— tasha robinson, The Verge, "Rampage is laughably dumb, but at least there’s plenty of rampaging," 11 Apr. 2018
After plans were first revealed earlier this month, the SkyStar Observation Wheel has opened to the public this week on the riverfront by the Big Four Bridge.

— lucas aulbach, The Courier-Journal, "Wheel news: A massive Ferris wheel is now open at Waterfront Park through Derby season," 31 Mar. 2018
The riverfront area under consideration runs from Oregon Avenue to Allegheny Avenue.

— jason laughlin, Philly.com, "Consultant sought to improve transit along the developing Philly waterfront," 16 Mar. 2018
The Enquirer/Carrie Cochran & Michael McCarter When the wind ripples through the bed of ombre purple-to-pink tulips this spring in Smale Park, thank the intrepid workers at the jewel of a park on the city's riverfront.

— jennie key, Cincinnati.com, "Saving spring in Smale Riverfront Park," 7 Mar. 2018
This subtle and soft hue inside does not compete with the magnificent riverfront views and wildlife outside.

— OregonLive.com, "Gray paint makes Sauvie Island floating house look bigger, brighter (photos)," 26 Mar. 2018
Stay along the riverfront at the Bohemian Hotel, part of the Kessler Collection, and enjoy tapas and cocktails on the rooftop overlooking the Savannah River.

— julia sayers, AL.com, "The 8 best U.S. cities for bachelor/bachelorette parties," 21 Mar. 2018
The project included the redevelopment of the surrounding plaza area so that now Michigan Avenue is linked to the riverfront by granite staircases on either side of the store.

— peter grant, WSJ, "‘Ambitious’ Apple Store Put Up For Sale by Chicago Landlord," 20 Mar. 2018

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