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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Solo travelers will find riverside walking and biking trails that run right through town, as well as skiing (in the winter) and hiking (in the summer) at the city's Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026 Visit this legacy distillery at its riverside estate, which includes the Pogue family’s restored historic home from 1845, a tasting room, and more, all overlooking the river’s serene waters. Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Community amenities would include a clubhouse, riverside gazebos, and kayak and canoe storage. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026 Want to keep your getaway more riverside? Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 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

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“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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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