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 For short-term rentals among the central districts, Ribeira is rich in historical buildings and lies closest to the picturesque riverside, while Clérigos abounds with dining and nightlife. Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 30 May 2024 The cruise ends in Passau after a walking tour of the city and a riverside stroll or a hike along the Ilz, a Danube tributary. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 Assuming there hasn’t been a weather or freight delay, the Empire Builder to Chicago rolls through Red Wing around 9:45 a.m., returning through the riverside station around 9:45 p.m. on its way back to St. Paul and points west. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024 Falls Park on the Reedy is a gem of an attraction in the center of downtown where locals and visitors come together to enjoy riverside gardens and stunning waterfalls views from a lengthy suspension bridge. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 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 11 Jun. 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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