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

From being a major cotton and lumber port in the 19th century to producing some of the East Coast’s most revered oysters in recent years, this riverside town has remnants of history around every corner. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

The entertainment continues with tennis, a compact pool, and a yoga lawn on site, in addition to 60 miles of riverside hiking trails, fly-fishing, or geothermal bathing off property. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

Known as Batheaston House, the riverside property carries a history that stretches back more than 500 years. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026

Clairton was once bustling with movie theaters, a mix of grocery stores, and riverside parks, with a dance pavilion and a performing hot-air balloonist. —Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 13 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
• 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