riverfront

noun

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

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.
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The city is using state and federal funding to revitalize its downtown and riverfront. Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Seeking a charismatic riverfront city? Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 The afternoon belongs to the French Market, a historic open-air market stretching along the riverfront. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 From Jackson Square, stroll toward the French Market, a historic open-air market stretching along the riverfront. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverfront

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 18 Apr. 2026.

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