riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce riverfront (audio)
: the land or area along a river

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.
Recent Examples on the Web Curious tourists swung by the city’s downtown and riverfront to get a firsthand look at the ongoing conflict between Texas and the federal government. Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024 There is water here, too, as the lodge sits on a riverfront that's very popular with elephants. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024 The beloved space, welcoming to area residents and tourists alike, is a great way to experience the beauty of Kentucky's riverfront, offering something for everyone. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Mar. 2024 State guard officers have also blocked U.S. Border Patrol agents from accessing a riverfront park in Eagle Pass that was previously used by federal agents to process migrants. Acacia Coronado and Lindsay Whitehurst, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2024 Trump's visit to Eagle Pass, Texas Trump is expected to emerge on Thursday in Eagle Pass’s Shelby Park, the riverfront park that was once the scene of weekend family picnics. USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024 Riverfront Solar Eclipse Watch Party - Detroit See the eclipse with an enthusiastic crowd on Detroit's riverfront. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024 The channel creates miles of new riverfront property in central Fort Worth. To make that happen, significant work is needed on the future island, including new roads, sewage and storm water lines. Luke Ranker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024 Auberge Resorts has hatched a charming new riverfront resort on picturesque Johns Island in South Carolina. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverfront was in 1751

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“Riverfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverfront. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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