waterside vs riverside

Both 'waterside' and 'riverside' are correct terms used in English to refer to the area along a body of water. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'riverside' specifically refers to the area along a river, while 'waterside' can refer to any body of water, including rivers, lakes, or the sea.

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waterside

The term 'waterside' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the area along a body of water.

It is used to describe the area near any body of water, such as a river, lake, or sea.

Examples:

The restaurant has a beautiful view of the waterside.
We took a walk along the waterside promenade.

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Fountains and waterside residences such as the Aynalıkavak Kasrı became popular.
It is an orchid blooming in a waterside of Thai Bangkok.
St David's' Tempus at Tides restaurant features a waterside terrace, and serves a creative menu using fresh local produce.
You should also visit unique Giethoorn, the Venice of the North, where all houses stand by the waterside.
Enjoy incredible views while dining or relaxing in our lovely waterside screen house.
In the Carboniferous Period, 360 million years ago, the greatest evolutionary innovations were the amniotic egg which allowed early reptiles to move away from waterside habitats and colonize dry regions.
It is the flower of Typha orientalis blooming in the waterside.
Our waterside lawn is the perfect place to rejuvenate your spirit
No. A waterside of a sea bream-like building
5000 people, mostly craftsmen and bourgeois, were living in the also walled urban district Sachsenhausen on the left waterside of the Main.
It can be seen swimming on open water or walking across waterside grasslands.
Ferries form a part of the public transport systems of many waterside cities and islands, allowing direct transit between points at a capital cost much lower than bridges or tunnels.
The waterside of Okinawa with impressive fern trees
Montenegro is still largely undiscovered and offers magnificent, unspoilt scenery, many historical sites, clean, safe beaches, waterside restaurants and bars and a variety of water sports.
Many of the pitches are near the waterside and enjoy a wonderful view of the recreational lakes.
The meaning of the name is the strand (beach, waterside) belonging to the farm Åsgård (Norse - Ásgarr).
I am called the Brazilian tapir. I inhabit Brazil, the waterside of the tropical rain forest to the Colombian southwest department from Argentinian north Paraguay.
The waterside of the NDSM-werf is the heart of the festival.
Then there is that delight of all Greek seaside places, a string of waterside cafes, restaurants and tavernas of every sort.
Top Tip: After a day of art seeing, enjoy the evening at the Big Lake, to sample fresh fish and local cuisine along the waterside.

Alternatives:

waterfront
shoreline
coast
beach
seaside

riverside

The term 'riverside' is correct and commonly used in English to specifically refer to the area along a river.

It is used to describe the area along the banks of a river.