riverside
noun
a bank of a river.
riverside
1 American
[riv-er-sahyd]
/ ˈrɪv ərˌsaɪd /
noun
adjective
Riverside
2
American
[riv-er-sahyd]
/ ˈrɪv ərˌsaɪd /
noun
Riverside
British
/ ˈrɪvəˌsaɪd /
noun
Etymology
Origin of riverside
First recorded in 1325–75, riverside is from the Middle English word river-syde. See river 1, side 1
Example Sentences
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Water voles play an important role in riverside biodiversity, providing food for species such as barn owls and otters, while their grazing helps reshape habitats and create space for rare plants, the National Trust said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Despite cities’ trash, speeding cars, dogs, and humans, capybaras see plenty of upsides in urban riverside living: water, food, and shelter—plus no pumas, who have been known to eat young capybaras.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
He has lived in the riverside town for many years, and still resides in the family home he shared with his late wife Jane and their two children.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Like many riverside communities, Urucurituba doesn’t have a resident doctor or even police officer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
But now we only had 5 fugitives to hide and there were only 7 of us left so there was room for everybody to make a single trip back to the riverside villa.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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