What is another word for riversides?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪvəsˌa͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
Riversides can be referred to in a variety of ways depending on the context and purpose of the communication. Sometimes they are called riverbanks, other times river edges, and occasionally, river boundaries. Alternatives like waterside, water's edge and riverfront can also be used. In certain cases, terms like embankment, levee, and dike may be more appropriate, especially when discussing the man-made structures built to control and protect the riverside areas. When used in a poetic or descriptive sense, words such as riverwalk, promenade, and esplanade can add a touch of elegance or sophistication to the name. Nonetheless, riverside remains the most common and widely recognized term referring to the land alongside a river.
