riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce riverfront (audio)
: 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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Between the lines: In addition to City Hall, another historic municipal building along DSM's riverfront — the Argonne Armory — is now expected to go vacant next year. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 There are multiple room categories for every need and budget, ranging from riverfront (61 sqm), river premier suites (110sqm), verandah suites (209 sqm), 2-bedroom family river suites (156 sqm), and the presidential suite (595 sqm). Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 While the request for public support has drawn critics, full demolition of the city’s marquee structure, which occupies prime riverfront land, is also unpopular. Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024 Galena, known for residential projects including riverfront apartments in Garden City, would head up the development. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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