riverside — the area of land along the edge of a river
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the area of land along the edge of a river
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪvərˌsaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The riverside café serves the best fish and chips in town, probably because the fish are so fresh they're still arguing with the chef!
- Many artists love to paint riverside landscapes.
- The riverside festival attracts thousands of visitors every summer.
riverside
NOUN[/ˈrɪvərˌsaɪd/]
the area of land along the edge of a river
the area of land along the edge of a river
From countryside to fireside, watching the peaceful riverside!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Riverside is a compound word formed in English from 'river' (from Latin riparia, meaning 'riverbank') and 'side' (from Old English side, meaning 'flank' or 'edge'). The term literally denotes the bank or area adjacent to a river.
Breakdown
river (watercourse) + side (edge, flank) = the edge or bank of a river
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The riverside café serves the best fish and chips in town, probably because the fish are so fresh they're still arguing with the chef!”
“Many artists love to paint riverside landscapes.”
“The riverside festival attracts thousands of visitors every summer.”
“He proposed to her at their favorite riverside spot where they first met.”
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