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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Aurland eco-lodge, a riverside retreat known for its organic kitchen, artisanal interiors, and strong sustainability initiatives. Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Sacramento California’s capital city is full of history and riverside views. Jp Shaffer july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025 Nowadays, the setting has lost none of its allure—nor its celebrity clientele—but Huka is a more elaborate affair of 20 riverside suites and two cottages anchored by a two-story lodge above the emerald torrent. Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025 In Maryland, the riverside town of Ellicott City installed sirens in 2019 after a pair of deadly flash floods. Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 11 July 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 29 Jul. 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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