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

The riverside town is also a jumping off point for the Appalachian Trail and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, also mentioned above. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026

Solo travelers will find riverside walking and biking trails that run right through town, as well as skiing (in the winter) and hiking (in the summer) at the city's Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026

Visit this legacy distillery at its riverside estate, which includes the Pogue family’s restored historic home from 1845, a tasting room, and more, all overlooking the river’s serene waters. —Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026

Community amenities would include a clubhouse, riverside gazebos, and kayak and canoe storage. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverside

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

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