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riverway

riverway

3.5
A path along a river for walking and outdoor activities
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪvərˌweɪ/
translation icon : paseo fluvial
  • Visitors can relax by the water and watch the sunset from the lovely riverway that runs through the park.

Examples

  • Families often enjoy walking and cycling along the riverway as it offers beautiful views and fresh air.

  • Camping is available along the riverway, both in established park service campsites and on sandbars.

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  • The city has developed a riverway that features trails for jogging and spots for fishing.

Synonyms

walk
vsriverway
123 1.0

A path people use near a building or in a garden

is larger and outdoors by a river, aimed at public recreation
riverside
vsriverway
55 2.3

Land beside a river

is a deliberately designed and planted area for walking and recreation
promenade
vsriverway
44 5.8

A path by the sea or river where people walk for pleasure

is a landscaped riverside area created specifically for walking and recreation
riverbank
vsriverway
24 1.3

The ground along the edge of a river

is a landscaped, purpose-built riverside area intended for walking and leisure
footpath
vsriverway
  • UK
9 1.9

A narrow path for people to walk on away from roads

is wider and planned for leisure along a riverside rather than rural use
greenway
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7 4.2

A protected path or area with plants for walking, biking, and enjoying nature

emphasizes landscaped riverside walking more than broad recreation and biking use
towpath
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1 4.7

A path beside a canal or river once used to pull boats

is for general recreational walking rather than for towing or work use
footwalk
vsriverway
1 2.6

A path for people to walk on, often by a road or river

is specifically beside a river and designed for riverside recreation
towing path
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5.8

A path beside a canal or river where people pull boats from the bank

focuses on leisure and designed landscaping instead of towing function
footway
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  • UK
2.5

A path for people to walk on beside a road

is located along a river and intentionally landscaped for recreation

How Walkable

promenade
44 5.8
riverway
3.5
trail
318 1.6

Surface Forms

riverway singular
riverways plural

Morphology

riverway = river + way (transparent) = river + way

The landscaped/path sense is a straightforward extension of 'river' + 'way' meaning a path alongside a river.

Etymology

The word riverway comes from the parts river 'a large flow of water' and way 'path' or 'route', and a helpful way to remember it is as a 'path by the river' where people walk or relax. So a riverway can be the landscaped area along a river for walking and recreation.