riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt 

: the land or area along a river

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.

Recent Examples on the Web

While history is definitely a hallmark of this quaint riverfront community, it is also known for gorgeous state parks and outdoor attractions, a lively arts and culture scene, and excellent local downtown shopping. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025

Comments The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado added 25 riverfront pools, a new thermal spa, and a panoramic sauna. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025

Listen to this article The state is pushing ahead with a major office consolidation in downtown Hartford that could inject new life into a state office complex near the city’s riverfront where the shift to remote work has taken a heavy toll. —Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025

The decor — art deco archways in the St. Regis Hotel on the riverfront — is as alluring as the menu. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverfront

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• waterfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• blunt
• brunt