riverside

noun

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

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.
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The ultimate overnight is a courtyard or riverside villa with its own garden, swimming pool, and outdoor seating area. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The four-day market promises enhanced networking opportunities and the signature NATPE Boat Party with riverside views, cementing its position as the region’s premier content discovery and deal-making destination. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 What is the future for riverside businesses still out of commission? Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025 On a riverside in eastern Austria sat a mysterious set of ruins. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 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 3 May. 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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