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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.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the riverfront.

Etymology

Origin of riverfront

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

Example Sentences

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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

Huge numbers of rats are enjoying a "five star all-inclusive holiday" on one of Londonderry's most popular riverfront walkways, a pest control expert has warned.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

Percy looked along the riverfront and did a double take.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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