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.
Recent Examples on the Web The Four Seasons brand is a distinguished stalwart of luxury, and this outpost located along the historic riverside with front-row views of Prague Castle is no exception. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 Riverfront Recapture covers four parks along the Connecticut River in Hartford and East Hartford and is dedicated to connecting more Connecticut residents to the wonders of the riverside. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2024 Lincoln Woods Trail in New Hampshire (Image credit: Rebecca Smith / Getty Images) This riverside trail in the White Mountains is a gateway to the Pemigewasset Wilderness, and offers snowshoers a leisurely three-mile trek. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 20 Feb. 2024 There are also riverside bike lanes running up both the east and west sides of Manhattan (with a thirty-block gap around the United Nations on the east side), as well as cycle paths contouring the key routes through Brooklyn. Francesca Carington, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for riverside 

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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 4 Jul. 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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