riverside

Everyday

1. The riverside is the land along or near a river. tree →
2. Riverside (before a noun) describes something next to a river: a riverside walk, a riverside café. tree →

In the lessons

Geography and town maps: many towns grew up by the riverside because rivers gave water, food and transport. Everyday life: riverside walks, riverside parks. Phrases: by the riverside, a riverside walk, riverside path.

Examples

• We walked along the riverside path. tree →
• They live in a riverside cottage. tree →
• The town fair was held by the riverside. tree →
• Many old cities were built on the riverside. tree →
• A heron stood by the riverside. tree →
• We ate lunch at a riverside café. tree →
• “Now,” said the Scarecrow to the Tin Woodman, “you must go to those trees by the riverside and make a truck that will carry the Lion.” tree →

Note

One word. «Riverside» is the area near the river; «riverbank» is the actual edge. Often used like an adjective before a noun.