riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.

Recent Examples on the Web

By 2030, the system could serve China’s major offshore wind farms, cover more than half of its key ports, and connect numerous coastal and riverside city clusters, offering faster, more flexible transportation across land and water. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025

In the final scene, Shoaib revisits the riverside spot where the two used to meet. —Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 21 Nov. 2025

This chair was built for chilling at the campsite, enjoying riverside beers, or kicking back at a tailgate in total comfort. —Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025

Each piece is rooted in sustainability and local innovation, featuring fabrics coated with Amazonian latex, fibers harvested from riverside plants, and pigments derived from bacteria discovered in the Amazon. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side -ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Geographical Definition

Riverside

geographical name

Riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

1

city in southern California population 303,871

2

city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton population 25,201