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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The university town sports an impressive array of music venues, including the riverside KettleHouse Amphitheater, as well as a world-class ceramics scene, which can be appreciated in the local art galleries. Will McGough, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 The project will also feature a riverside Kansas City, Kansas, park with eventual plans for trails and floating docks for kayaking and canoeing. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 These include the riverside 7.4-mile Lake Fork Trail, where the possibility of moose sightings abound. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 The multi-use area is a popular spot for anglers thanks to its fishing dock and boardwalk, as well as general beachgoers who take advantage of amenities like restrooms, picnic pavilions, and a riverside park area. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 May 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 20 Jun. 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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