riverside

/ˈɹɪvɚˌsaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: riversides

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A bank or side of a river.

Noun

Examples

Near-synonym: riverbank

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

At or near the side of a river.

Adjective

Examples

Near-synonym: riparian

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “riverside” mean?

A bank or side of a river.

Is “riverside” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.