riverfront

noun

riv·​er·​front ˈri-vər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce riverfront (audio)
: the land or area along a river

Examples of riverfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the riverfront.
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The Springs Resort underwent a major expansion last spring, adding 25 riverfront pools. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025 Take time to stroll along the riverfront for some of the best fall scenery in town. Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 The project will also include youth athletic fields and a development academy on the 42-acre riverfront property. Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025 The fresh images include a pedestrian bridge that will connect the East Bank with Nashville's Germantown neighborhood near downtown, riverfront activations and walking paths weaving throughout the campus. Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riverfront

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverfront was in 1751

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“Riverfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverfront. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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