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riverfront

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɪvɝˌfɹənt// UK //ɹˈɪvəfɹˌʌnt// river·front

n. the area of land that is right next to a river. It is often a place for walking, parks, or buildings that look out over the water.

n. the land bordering a river, typically used for recreational or commercial purposes. Often refers to the urban or residential strip adjacent to a waterway.


SIMPLE

We spent the afternoon walking along the riverfront.

CONTEXTUAL

The city invested millions in developing the riverfront to attract tourists and create public parks.

COMPLEX

The revitalization of the industrial riverfront transformed a neglected stretch of warehouses into a vibrant district of restaurants and art galleries.

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