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

All-day bites like lobster rolls and fish and chops can be enjoyed riverside on the patio or by the heated pool. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026

Above him at a riverside home roared a fire in a pit. —Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026

Four people staying at Blue Oak were killed in the flooding, part of a Texas Hill Country disaster that claimed at least 135 lives overall and left entire riverside communities in ruins. —Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026

The flags are just one example of how much character lies within each corner of the city, from the water towers of Mount Airy to the riverside views of Downtown. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026

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