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.
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The decor — art deco archways in the St. Regis Hotel on the riverfront — is as alluring as the menu. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 Each spring, vibrant pink Eastern redbuds brighten Pittsburgh's riverfronts and cityscapes. Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025 The riverfront town’s proximity to picturesque Gulf beaches and islands is just another facet of Bradenton’s seemingly endless charm. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 As part of that referendum, the developers would commit investing at least $30 million in the complex, build a new seawall and public riverfront and pay 50% more to the city in rent. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025 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 3 May. 2025.

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