riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.

Recent Examples on the Web

Thanks to its position along Portugal's west coast, Lisbon offers incredible sunset views, which are best enjoyed from the miradouros around the city, riverside parks like Jardim do Rio, or out on the seaside at Cabo da Roca. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026

The riverside land designated for Feather River Park covers a swath of floodplain, which takes on water when the river swells, and riverfront trails south of Marysville. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

From being a major cotton and lumber port in the 19th century to producing some of the East Coast’s most revered oysters in recent years, this riverside town has remnants of history around every corner. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Known as Batheaston House, the riverside property carries a history that stretches back more than 500 years. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side -ˌsīd 

: the side or bank of a river

Geographical Definition

Riverside

geographical name

Riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd 

1

city in southern California population 303,871

2

city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton population 25,201