riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce riverfront (audio)
Synonyms of riverfrontnext
: the land or area along a river

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.
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The house boasts a spacious main house along with two cabins set on multiple acres, plus a trail that leads down to a scenic riverfront for fly fishing. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 In summer, the 274-square-foot riverfront patio was an attraction for diners and boaters who could tie up on adjoining boat slips to dine at the restaurant. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025 Like The Shack, this riverfront restaurant is also known for its adjoining tiki bar. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025 The Pullman, a farm-to-table restaurant right off the resort town’s riverfront, prepared exquisite dishes using a select few ingredients. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riverfront

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverfront was in 1751

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“Riverfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverfront. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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