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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Weaver says as Everton’s stadium is on a new site, this is highly valuable and its riverside location means a sponsor’s name on the roof of the stadium would look beautiful in pictures. Steve Price, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The tree house–style spa and riverside yoga pavilion let guests get in touch with nature. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025 His teenage nephew was gunned down by police in a dark riverside alley during an anti-drug operation in suburban Caloocan city in August 2017. Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025 The 26 cabins, each with a riverside balcony and lounge, are available with four-poster beds and a personal butler to complete the old-world experience. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 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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