waterside
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈwɔːtərˌsaɪd/
KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌsaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or located next to a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
Example
They built a beautiful house at the waterside, perfect for enjoying the view.
Conversation
I love the new café by the river; it has such a nice waterside view.
Yeah, I went there last week! The ambiance is great.
I think we should go there together sometime.
Definitely! A waterside spot is perfect for relaxing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
littoral
riparian
coastal
Antonyms
inland
dryland
landlocked
noun
Definition
The area of land that is next to a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
Example
We had a picnic at the waterside, enjoying the view of the lake.
Conversation
I love hanging out by the waterside on weekends.
Me too! It's so relaxing to listen to the water.
We should plan a picnic at the waterside next time.
Root Explanation
Waterside is formed from "water" (from Old English *wæter*, meaning liquid that falls as rain or flows in rivers) and "side" (from Old English *sīde*, meaning a place or location). The word refers to a location beside or near water.
Memory Tip
Imagine being at a place right next to the 'liquid' ('water') — that's what 'waterside' means, a location beside the water.
Visually Confused Words
leatherside