riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce riverfront (audio)
: the land or area along a river

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.
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The stadium would be privately funded by the Fire’s owner, Joe Mansueto, and serve as the anchor tenant of The 78, an empty stretch of riverfront southwest of the Loop where developer Related Midwest has sought for years to plant a brand-new neighborhood. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025 Other options include the River Discovery Center museum near the city's historic riverfront and several walking and hiking trails in the area. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 July 2025 The museum, located on the riverfront, features hands-on exhibits, historic boats, and tools of the trade. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 24 July 2025 About 100 people then moved from the riverfront to the Cincinnati side of the Roebling Bridge and began to march across the historic Ohio River bridge to Covington. Annie Goldman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for riverfront

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverfront was in 1751

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“Riverfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverfront. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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