riverside

¹

[riv-er-sahyd]

noun

1. a bank of a river.

adjective

1. on or near a bank of a river.

Riverside

²

[riv-er-sahyd]

noun

1. a city in SW California.

Riverside

/ ˈrɪvəˌsaɪd /

noun

1. a city in SW California. Pop: 281 514 (2003 est)

Word History and Origins

Origin of riverside¹

First recorded in 1325–75, riverside is from the Middle English word river-syde. See river ¹, side ¹

Example Sentences

The large-scale mural looms above several popular riverside restaurants in the upmarket town.

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Vapour rose from the drums embedded in the riverside mud, the surfaces still warm.

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On Monday thousands of delegates poured into the COP venue in a heavily air-conditioned former aerodrome, some coming from accommodation in shipping containers and cruise ships moored on the riverside.

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Only days earlier, Typhoon Kalmaegi sent floodwaters rushing through the towns and cities of Cebu province, sweeping away cars, riverside shanties and massive shipping containers.

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Next, a little deep-fried quail leg, crisp and savory, like a miniature Southern Colonel’s specialty or Bill Gorton’s riverside treat, paired with a sharp aioli.

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Related Words

• bank 
• beach 
• border 
• coast 
• riverbank 
• sand 
• seaboard 
• seashore 
• waterfront