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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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty announced a popular midtown business is expanding to fill the old riverfront Rio City Cafe site, which suddenly closed in 2024 in a dispute with the city. Steve Large, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 Cleanup of the boats and the entire 37-acre riverfront property from this latest storm, including parking lots, began in earnest on Tuesday. ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026 World-class architecture rises along a glittering riverfront. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026 With the property’s historic charm and proximity to the riverfront, there was truly something for everyone. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

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