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riverside

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɪvɝˌsaɪd// UK //ɹˈɪvəsˌaɪd// river·side

n. the ground or area right next to a river. You might go there for a walk or to sit by the water.

n. the land or area immediately adjacent to a river bank.


SIMPLE

We walked along the riverside at sunset.

CONTEXTUAL

The city built a new park on the riverside to give residents a place to exercise near the water.

COMPLEX

The redevelopment project transformed the industrial riverside into a vibrant cultural district featuring galleries, restaurants, and public walkways that offer panoramic views of the water.

Synonyms
Origin

From river + side, see riverside.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'riverside path').

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