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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Naturally, such a riverside jewel is rarely available, so expect 182 Winding River Road in Wellesley to be hotly pursued. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025 In recent years, officials tried to tamp down the partying, closing many of its riverside bars after dozens of fatal tubing accidents. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 Souza, who grew up in the riverside fishing village of Santo Amaro do Maranhão, just outside the park, leaves singular tracks in the talcum-soft sand, with big toes that hang off the front of his sandals. Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025 The festive warmth of bustling alleyways, the joy of family gatherings and the breathtaking fireworks displays along the riverside all come together to convey heartfelt wishes for a joyful Chinese New Year. WWD, 29 Jan. 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 Mar. 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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