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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Inside, the walls are lined with historical memorabilia and pictures, including a portrait of Aunt Kate, who continues to watch over this riverside enterprise with pride. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 From the city’s historic centre to its riverside roads, the procession swelled in numbers and noise – visibly reclaiming public space in defiance of a law designed to push them out. Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 28 June 2025 Day 1: Explore the City within the city and uncover Southwark’s riverside entertainments The City of London—the financial district in the borough of Southwark—is a square mile of concentrated history (founded in 47 C.E. by the Romans). Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025 This riverside villa on the Bangkok Noi Canal starred as the home of Jim and Sritala Hollinger (Scott Glenn and Lek Patravadi). Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 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 Jul. 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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