riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd How to pronounce riverside (audio)
Synonyms of riversidenext
: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.
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Drone footage also shows flooding devastation along the river as mud and floodwaters engulf riverside communities. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Ditch that standard New England inn and opt instead for a houseboat in coastal Maine, perfect for riverside scenery. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 The iconic – and enormous – square, Praça do Comércio, and the riverside are just metres away. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 Most visitors are likely to watch from hotels, Nile cruise ships or riverside viewing areas rather than iconic sites such as Karnak Temple or Luxor Temple, where access is likely to be restricted. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 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

Rhymes for riverside

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“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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
2
city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton

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