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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Spend some time soaking in the riverfront views, and be sure to stop at signs and plaques that relay the story of Wheeling’s past. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 Driving the news: Craig, who ran for governor in 2022, announced his campaign for mayor Wednesday at Executive Cuts & More, a barbershop near the riverfront. Annalise Frank, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025 This historic property recently completed a major expansion, adding 25 outdoor riverfront pools, a new thermal spa, and a panoramic sauna, offering even more ways to relax and rejuvenate. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025 And be sure not to miss Ljubljana, a charming city with a lively riverfront scene. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 13 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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