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. )

Example Sentences

Each residence will also include deeded beach access, allowing homeowners to enjoy both ocean and riverfront living.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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

Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water threatened riverfront communities near wildlife habitats and campgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

Camarron of the Count put forth a scheme to seize the ships tied up along the riverfront and use the Skahazadhan to bring three hundred pit fighters around the Yunkish rear.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin