Synonyms for

Riverside

Verb / ˈrɪvɜ:ˌsaɪd / Another word for riverside — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an area of land by the side of a river

Synonyms & similar words

riverside riverbank riverbank waterfront embankment shoreline bank quay wharf jetty landing dock marina harbor port mooring berth pier slipway promenade

Synonyms by register

Formal

riparian littoral waterside

Informal

by the water on the bank water's edge

Literary

riverbank stream-side water-side

Antonyms

inland midland upland desolate barren arid

Common collocations

  • riverside town
  • riverside park
  • riverside drive
  • riverside cafe
  • riverside property
  • riverside path
  • riverside dwelling

Word family

noun riverside
adjective riverside

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun or adjective to describe a location adjacent to a river. It often carries a connotation of pleasantness or natural beauty.

Example sentences

  1. The ducks swam in the river by the riverside.
  2. We had a picnic on the grassy riverside.
  3. The boat was docked at the riverside.
  4. The trees along the riverside were turning red and orange.
  5. The fishermen cast their lines from the riverside.

Quotes

  • The riverside was quiet and peaceful, with only the sound of the water flowing by. - Unknown
  • I love walking by the riverside, it's so calming and serene. - Jane Austen
  • The riverside is where I go to clear my mind and find inspiration. - Edgar Allan Poe

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