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

Trails vary from gentle riverside paths to steep, rocky climbs with expansive views over the blooming valley. —Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026

Spring snowmelt turns the river into a magnet for experienced whitewater rafters, while calmer sections invite riverside exploration. —Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026

The Shepherd’s huts offer small suites with riverside balconies and hot tubs, while residences like The Oaks give your crew a full home to enjoy. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

The Javits Center looked dim and pale, like an aging prototype of all the other blue-glass boxes on the West Side of Manhattan, a miscalculation that never lived up to the fantasy of a riverside prism reflecting the vibrant rhythms of New York. —Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 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