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riverfront

[ riv-er-fruhnt ]

noun

  1. the land or property along a river; the section of a city or town along a river.


adjective

  1. of or relating to the riverfront.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of riverfront1

First recorded in 1745–55; river 1( def ) + front ( def )

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Example Sentences

Part of Custer Gallatin National Forest, the campground, which has ten riverfront sites along Rock Creek and is located about 25 minutes from the town of Red Lodge, has toilets and picnic tables but no trash collection.

In anticipation of the decision, a group of wealthy Harvard donors, including Andrew Carnegie and stockbroker Henry Higginson, had already pooled their resources and purchased the tract of riverfront property east of Soldiers Field in Brighton.

Paddle Wilmington’s historic downtown riverfront, or set out for Masonboro Island, a wild and undeveloped barrier island just off the coast of Wrightsville Beach.

He led me through the wetlands, along the riverfront trail, into the forest.

Production scouts exploring the area spotted what became Buffalo Bill’s House and liked its riverfront location near the tracks, Rowan says.

If someone told me plague-carrying rats had invaded the riverfront, I would not discount it out of hand.

Jimmy walked with LaRoche to the latters headquarters in a tough riverfront hotel.

Even as he spoke, a loud crack not unlike the report of a gun, sounded along the riverfront.

As the car sped along toward the riverfront, Penny stole quick glances at Burt.

When he had filled his pipe, he turned toward the riverfront.

The flash had temporarily blinded him, but reflexes honed in dozens of riverfront brawls took over.

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