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riverside

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Definition of riverside

as in riverbank

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Recent Examples of riverside Ditch that standard New England inn and opt instead for a houseboat in coastal Maine, perfect for riverside scenery. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 Beat the crowds to this historic riverside spot for cinnamon doughnuts. — Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026 The iconic – and enormous – square, Praça do Comércio, and the riverside are just metres away. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 Most visitors are likely to watch from hotels, Nile cruise ships or riverside viewing areas rather than iconic sites such as Karnak Temple or Luxor Temple, where access is likely to be restricted. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverside

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Noun

The ensuing torrent of ice and rock created a wall of water that slammed into towns and villages that sat on the riverbank, decimating infrastructure and housing.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Other upgrades include a new boardwalk, limestone steps that lead to the riverbank and the TogetherForever Plaza in memory of artists Joe and Will Lawrance.

— Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of riverbank

Noun

Mukul Sharma, a partner at Palmer Square Real Estate, said the city’s support would increase redevelopment of the riverfront, including up to $800 million of private investment.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
The stadium is at the heart of a new district being constructed along the Missouri riverfront.

— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of riverfront

Noun

Visitors can pair outdoor adventures with independent coffee shops, notable restaurants, waterfront activities, and stays in and around downtown.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
In the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz, a waterfront once busy with boats, trucks and workers has fallen quiet.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of waterfront

Noun

And history buffs hungering for more after the Battery Steele shouldn’t bypass the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, originally built as an oceanfront memorial in 1888, now full of exhibits on local history and the Civil War.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Other standouts include Oxnard’s Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, a sprawling oceanfront resort that’s part of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of oceanfront

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