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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The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Beyond the palatial riverside cottages, lavish on-property spa, and cozy restaurants offering hearty Southern cuisine, Palmetto Bluff is also an advocate for marginalized communities across the nation, with the Well Living campaign highlighting twelve unique causes. Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 Built in 1909, Rika’s is a riverside roadhouse that sits just off the Richardson Highway (the former Valdez-Fairbanks Trail) in the Fairbanks area. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025 On the riverside, Zachary’s RiverHouse is a go-to spot for Lowcountry seafood. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 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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Cite this Entry

“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 3 Feb. 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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