riverside

noun

riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd How to pronounce riverside (audio)
Synonyms of riversidenext
: the side or bank of a river

Examples of riverside in a Sentence

We walked along the riverside.
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Four people staying at Blue Oak were killed in the flooding, part of a Texas Hill Country disaster that claimed at least 135 lives overall and left entire riverside communities in ruins. Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026 The flags are just one example of how much character lies within each corner of the city, from the water towers of Mount Airy to the riverside views of Downtown. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026 As for why the Morins framed and saved a photo of a riverside factory in Seguin, that’s open to conjecture. Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026 Maribor, Slovenia Located in Slovenia’s largest wine region, the riverside city of Maribor combines long-standing wine traditions with a lively, contemporary scene. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverside

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverside was in the 14th century

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“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverside. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

riverside

noun
riv·​er·​side -ˌsīd How to pronounce riverside (audio)
: the side or bank of a river

Geographical Definition

Riverside

geographical name

Riv·​er·​side ˈri-vər-ˌsīd How to pronounce Riverside (audio)
1
city in southern California population 303,871
2
city in southwestern Ohio east of Dayton population 25,201
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