riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce riverfront (audio)
Synonyms of riverfrontnext
: 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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Old Sacramento's wooden sidewalks and riverfront warehouses nod to the city's 19th-century origins, while Midtown's murals, galleries, and music venues give the capital a distinctly modern cultural pulse. Keyla Vasconcellos, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026 But its future will depend just as much on families visiting for the day, friends meeting for dinner, tourists exploring the riverfront and neighbors coming downtown for events. Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 That month, some northbound streetcars will drop off passengers at the River Market and continue on to the riverfront. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026 Ongoing redevelopment projects along the riverfront and lakefront continue to reshape the city’s skyline and public spaces, making Cleveland an increasingly compelling stop along the route. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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