riverside

noun

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

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.
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All over the city, from hipster Praga to the riverside promenade, former factories and warehouses have been turned into multi-venue dining hotspots. Teddy Minford, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 The neighboring Quechan Tribe also has a robust habitat restoration program along its riverside lands between Yuma and the border. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 The first is a riverside bar, the second an intimate restaurant immersed in sound. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025 Viewing spots include the Tower Bridge, nearby docks and riverside restaurants. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025 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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“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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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