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 10-suite ship offers three, seven and nine-night cruises showing off more remote areas of the river including the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, the Pak Ou Caves and riverside villages. Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Anoka has a holiday celebration from 3-7pm, Stillwater lights its riverside tree at 5:30pm, and Union Depot turns on over 25,000 lights on its 40-foot-tall tree at 7pm. Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 The Best Places to Go in Europe in 2025 Ahr Valley, Germany Go for: fine wines, great nature, and a warm welcome back after the flood By the end of 2025, Ahr Valley’s train line will reopen and reunite its riverside villages with a 22-mile-long red wine hiking trail. Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024 The floor, which spans more than 10,000 square feet, will include China’s first public contemporary art library; an archive of Chinese contemporary art; an exhibition space; a small arts theater, and a riverside terrace. Samantha Conti, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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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