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noun

riverside

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noun
1
The land along the edge of a river.
"They had a picnic on the riverside."
adj
1
Located next to or overlooking a river.
"They booked a riverside table for dinner."

How to Use Riverside

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In plain EnglishThe area right next to a river, or (as an adjective) situated by a river.

Common pairings
riverside walk riverside restaurant riverside property

Word Forms

riversides plural

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Etymology

A compound of "river" and "side."

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