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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This type of behavior also prevents new riverside forests from regrowing, the authors noted. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025 Other days unfold with bush breakfasts, multi-course tasting menus, and riverside picnics. Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 The developer created a living shoreline intended to simultaneously alleviate flooding and offer a tranquil riverside retreat to future residents. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 The building work is now finished, with the seating areas open to fans on matchdays, along with the riverside walkway, general-admission interior spaces and some hospitality areas. Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 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 9 Apr. 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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