riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce riverfront (audio)
Synonyms of riverfrontnext
: the land or area along a river

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.
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Mayor Martha Guerrero pointed to the transformation of the city’s riverfront as an example. Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 One of the largest responses came along the riverfront after someone fell into the cold Allegheny River. Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 1 May 2026 Near the riverfront in Stillwater, young ones can climb and run in a space specially designed for kids 7 and under at Teddy Bear Park. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026 While history is definitely a hallmark of this quaint riverfront community, it is also known for gorgeous state parks and outdoor attractions, a lively arts and culture scene, and excellent local downtown shopping. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverfront

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverfront was in 1751

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

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