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Word

riverside

Phoneticsriver·side

US/ˈɹɪvɝˌsaɪd/

UK/ɹˈɪvəsˌaɪd/

Definitions

01land along a river

B1

n. the area of land next to a river.

n. the bank or the area of land immediately bordering a river.

“We took a long walk along the riverside to enjoy the cool breeze.”

“The city council invested in the development of the riverside, transforming the industrial wasteland into a vibrant public park.”

Synonyms

riverbankwaterfront

02located by a river

B1

adj. located or happening at the side of a river.

adj. situated, living, or occurring on the bank of a river; typically used attributively.

“They had a lovely dinner at a riverside restaurant during their holiday.”

“The new riverside development features luxury apartments that offer panoramic views of the water and the historic bridge.”

Antonyms

Etymology

From river + side, see riverside.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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