riverfront

noun riv·er·front \ ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Examples: riverfront in a Sentence

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

Down the road, the riverfront estate of another AOL co-founder, the late James V. Kimsey, recently went on the market for $62.95 million.

— candace taylor, WSJ, "AOL’s Steve Case Sells Estate to Saudi Government for $43 Million," 30 May 2018
Affordable housing advocates were baffled when Cantrell, along with the rest of the council, supported a zoning change along the Bywater and Marigny riverfront that would allow higher-density buildings without requiring affordable housing.

— kevin litten, NOLA.com, "John Bel Edwards vetoes ban on affordable housing requirements for developers," 29 May 2018
Some beachfront and riverfront communities are already handing out sandbags.

— CBS News, "Subtropical storm Alberto moving toward Gulf," 26 May 2018
The DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Chattanooga (407 Chestnut Street; doubletree3.hilton.com; rooms start at $175 per night) is in the heart of Chattanooga and close to many of the riverfront attractions, as well as the Bluff View Arts District.

— colleen creamer, New York Times, "36 Hours in Chattanooga," 24 May 2018
The brisk redevelopment that is taking place along the east riverfront closer to downtown hasn't gotten to the stretch near the DTE plant yet.

— john gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "Massive Detroit riverfront property has incredible potential," 23 May 2018
The city is trying to attract more bars and restaurants to create a riverfront district along the White River.

— chris sikich, Indianapolis Star, "Primeval Brewing to open European-style beer hall in Noblesville later this year," 23 May 2018
Over the decades, Wattles has had the architectural plans for his riverfront property redesigned, from a traditional style house to a Northwest Craftsman with a stone facade.

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "Hollywood Video founder's unfinished riverfront mansion to be auctioned (photos)," 22 May 2018
The boat will stop at riverfront bars, public docks and apartments along the water.

— sarah hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Milwaukee River is getting a water taxi starting Saturday," 17 May 2018

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