Word
riverfront
Phoneticsriver·front
US/ˈɹɪvɝˌfɹənt/
UK/ɹˈɪvəfɹˌʌnt/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“We spent the afternoon walking along the riverfront.”
“The city invested millions in developing the riverfront to attract tourists and create public parks.”
“The revitalization of the industrial riverfront transformed a neglected stretch of warehouses into a vibrant district of restaurants and art galleries.”
Examples
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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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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