riverfront

American  

[riv-er-fruhnt] / ˈrɪv ərˌfrʌnt /

noun

1. the land or property along a river; the section of a city or town along a river.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the riverfront.

Etymology

Origin of riverfront

First recorded in 1745–55; river ¹ ( def. ) + front ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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riverfront

He then turned his sights to the city’s riverfront, with a plan to take down part of its most iconic feature, a cluster of buildings that included the General Motors world headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 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

On Thursday, Sacramento unveiled a $4-billion proposal to land a team, build a riverfront ballpark and surround it with an entertainment district.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 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

On the riverfront the Renaissance Center was being built, inaugurating a renaissance that has never arrived.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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