riverfront
[riv-er-fruhnt]
- the land or property along a river; the section of a city or town along a river.
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- of or relating to the riverfront.
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Related Words for riverfront
ledge, embankment, levee, coast, shore, edge, reef, beach, strand, cliff, lakeshore, cay, lakeside, lakefront, seaboard, waterfront, oceanfront, riverside, seafront, riverfrontExamples from the Web for riverfront
Contemporary Examples of riverfront
If someone told me plague-carrying rats had invaded the riverfront, I would not discount it out of hand.
Historical Examples of riverfront
Timbermen and loggers gather no more for revelry at the riverfront saloon.
Blue Ridge CountryJean Thomas
When he had filled his pipe, he turned toward the riverfront.
Caravans By NightHarry Hervey
Without glancing toward the junk shop, they walked on to the riverfront.
Guilt of the Brass ThievesMildred A. Wirt
The flash had temporarily blinded him, but reflexes honed in dozens of riverfront brawls took over.
ShamanRobert Shea
The riverfront of this plateau is cut by sundry sloughs and ravines, which were at that time overflowed by back-water.
From Fort Henry to CorinthManning Ferguson Force