Definition

The area of land that is next to a river, often used for parks, buildings, or other developments.

Example

The city plans to develop the riverfront into a beautiful park for everyone to enjoy.

Conversation

Have you been to the new park by the riverfront?

Not yet, but I heard it's really nice there.

Yeah, I love how they’ve made the riverfront more accessible for everyone.

I should check it out this weekend, it sounds relaxing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Riverfront → It is formed from "river" (from Old French *riviere*, meaning a large stream of water) and "front" (from Latin *frons*, meaning the forehead or front part). The word "riverfront" refers to the area that is located at the front or edge of a river.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'river' as a large stream of water and 'front' as the area at the edge — that's why 'riverfront' means the area right by the river.

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