riverside
noun
a bank of a river.
riverside
1 American
[riv-er-sahyd]
/ ˈrɪv ərˌsaɪd /
noun
adjective
Riverside
2
American
[riv-er-sahyd]
/ ˈrɪv ərˌsaɪd /
noun
Riverside
British
/ ˈrɪvəˌsaɪd /
noun
Etymology
Origin of riverside
First recorded in 1325–75, riverside is from the Middle English word river-syde. See river 1, side 1
Example Sentences
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Nestled on the riverside next to Shrewsbury's English Bridge, surrounded by trees and patches of flowers, is a bright red bench - a bench with a powerful story.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Strangers gather in a riverside fire shelter and brew coffee the old way.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
Not on any maps, the place is known only as Yolakot, meaning riverside, but hundreds of women and children now live under the shade of its trees, waiting for help.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
To that end, she teaches youth workshops at the riverside arts hubs Clockshop and Sooki Studio.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
She saw herself sitting on the spacious porch of some fine riverside hotel, sipping tea and watching the sun descend.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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