riverfront
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of riverfront
First recorded in 1745–55; river 1 ( def. ) + front ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In her 25 years on the job, this was the first time Stolarz had heard of people using the riverfront for mini concerts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The riverfront estate, which is located in a “premium” enclave in Jupiter, was described in its listing as being a “gorgeous custom-built” abode that offered 6,770 square feet of living space.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
Since it’s unlikely we’ll ever afford a riverfront property, the dazzling visuals on “The Madison” scratch that itch.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
Water crept into crawlspaces and living rooms and inundated the riverfront park.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
Before we climbed back up to the main gate, we were given a closer glimpse of the fence that substituted for a wall along the riverfront and on either side of the sunken railway corridor.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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