riverfront

American

[riv-er-fruhnt] / ˈrɪv ərˌfrʌnt /

noun

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

adjective

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

Water crept into crawlspaces and living rooms and inundated the riverfront park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The riverfront communities include several camps, wildlife habitats and campgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

He told BBC News NI the situation on the riverfront in Derry was playing out in other areas.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

A ferocious southern sun beat down upon the crowded riverfront of Volon Therys, but heat was the last and least of Griff’s concerns.

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

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