riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.

Recent Examples on the Web

Built in 1891, the historic structure fronts a riverside garden area spangled with small hot spring pools and comfy lounge areas. —Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Glasgow’s largest park is home to walled gardens, play areas, an orienteering course, riverside paths, and a small herd of fluffy Highland cattle. —Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025

Trump’s cultural reach is spreading far beyond the Kennedy Center’s riverside campus. —Philip Elliott, Time, 13 Aug. 2025

Originally owned by Gertie and Ernie Johnson in 1918, the riverside resort has beckoned travelers to come and stay for the adventure, the cooling water, and the great times. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side -ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Geographical Definition

Riverside

geographical name

Riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

1

city in southern California population 303,871

2

city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton population 25,201