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riverside

/ˈrɪv.ər.saɪd/
riv · er · side
Plural:riversides
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riverside Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Situated on, along, or near the bank of a river.

Example

"The municipal council approved plans to build a new riverside promenade with pedestrian walkways and public gardens."

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• noun

1

The ground or area located immediately along the bank of a river.

Example

"Families gathered along the grassy riverside to watch the annual rowing regatta."

2

American A major city in Southern California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area along the Santa Ana River, known as the historic birthplace of California's citrus industry.

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• Nearby Words

river cooter
river jack
river otter
riverside
rivet
riyadh
roach

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Riverside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/riverside
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