riverbank

noun

riv·​er·​bank ˈri-vər-ˌbaŋk How to pronounce riverbank (audio)
: the bank of a river

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The changing leaves add a splash of color along the riverbanks, making kayaking, tubing, or diving through the underwater caverns even more scenic. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 These took many forms, from simple lines carved into the riverbank marking water levels, such as those at Elephantine near the southern border, to the elaborate structures incorporated into riverside temples of Kom Ombo and Luxor. Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025 Junk King deploys its trucks to the clean-up sites to haul away debris collected from the riverbanks. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025 Each drive offered us the choice to head down into the valley—in search of the elusive black leopard or to visit the hippos dotting the riverbank—or up onto the plateau where the chance to see lions, cheetahs, zebras, and elephants awaited. Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riverbank

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverbank was circa 1522

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“Riverbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverbank. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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riverbank

noun
riv·​er·​bank ˈriv-ər-ˌbaŋk How to pronounce riverbank (audio)
: the bank of a river

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