riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd How to pronounce riverside (audio)
: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.
Recent Examples on the Web
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The five-star Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is a luxury riverside urban resort in the heart of Bangkok. Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024 In Punta Gorda, a 10-foot (3-meter) surge from the Peace River swept into the historic district, damaging homes and depositing six boats along one riverside street. Julio Cortez, Kate Payne, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024 The River Arts District is known as a bustling riverside community where more than 300 artists convene and work. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 5 Oct. 2024 In the grandstands at the end of the Parade of Nations, exposed onlookers ran for the comfort of hospitality tents and other nearby covered areas while cameras caught the occasional thinning of the crowd along the riverside. Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for riverside 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverside was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

riverside

noun
riv·​er·​side -ˌsīd How to pronounce riverside (audio)
: the side or bank of a river

Geographical Definition

Riverside

geographical name

Riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd How to pronounce Riverside (audio)
1
city in southern California population 303,871
2
city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton population 25,201
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