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riverside

[ riv-er-sahyd ]

/ ˈrɪv ərˌsaɪd /

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noun

a bank of a river.

adjective

on or near a bank of a river.

Origin of riverside

First recorded in 1325–75, riverside is from the Middle English word river-syde. See river¹, side¹

Words nearby riverside

riverfront, riverhead, riverine, rivers, riverscape, riverside, riverview, riverward, riverweed, rivet, rivet set

Definition for riverside (2 of 2)

Riverside

[ riv-er-sahyd ]

/ ˈrɪv ərˌsaɪd /

noun

a city in SW California.

Example sentences from the Web for riverside

He knows it will be a work in progress forever, but hopes to add historical displays and a riverside memorial to honor the slaves.

Uncovering the Secrets of St. Kitts |Debra A. Klein |June 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
His basketball team, the Riverside King, had just lost 68-60 to Compton Dominguez, and the 6-foot-7 forward dropped in 17 points.

Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard Is Named NBA Finals MVP on Father’s Day, Six Years After His Dad’s Murder |Marlow Stern |June 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
I bundled Julia into a snowsuit, and we set off to Riverside Park.

When An Adopted Child Won’t Attach |Tina Traster |May 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
We lived in a comfortable house in a riverside Jewish neighbourhood in Baghdad.

Throw Away That Rusty Key |Lyn Julius |May 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Soon after that, in nearby Riverside, Dorner ambushed two local police officers who were stopped at a red light.

Rogue Ex-Cop Disappears in the Snow |Christine Pelisek |February 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
But I don't see why you need to come to a hotel when you have your apartment on Riverside—and such an apartment!

Bought and Paid For |Arthur Hornblow
The sun had set, but there was still light in the sky, when Mary Lee and Nan set out for a secluded place along the riverside.

The Four Corners in Japan |Amy Ella Blanchard
In the little town of Riverside crimes were few and far between.

Baseball Joe on the Giants |Lester Chadwick
Darrell was in despair, and there was gloom in the hearts of the Riverside residents.

Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars |Lester Chadwick
By tacit consent, neither spoke of the real object of Reggies visit to Riverside just then.

Baseball Joe on the Giants |Lester Chadwick

British Dictionary definitions for riverside

Riverside

/ (ˈrɪvəˌsaɪd) /

noun

a city in SW California. Pop: 281 514 (2003 est)