riverbank

noun

riv·​er·​bank ˈri-vər-ˌbaŋk 

: the bank of a river

Examples of riverbank in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The researchers built 15 virtual scenarios, covering construction sites, highways, forest roads, riverbanks, mining areas, and urban and rural settings. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

That means a stretch of riverbank can look completely ordinary one season and reveal evidence of prehistoric life after a major weather event or prolonged change in water levels. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Indonesian authorities initially issued the tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. — Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Riding down the riverbank, Anna and Zoe aren’t finding anything that could give them a lead on where the family could be. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for riverbank

• antitank
• interbank
• banc
• bank
• blank
• clank
• crank
• dank
• drank
• flank
• franc
• hank

Kids Definition

riverbank

noun

riv·​er·​bank ˈriv-ər-ˌbaŋk 

: the bank of a river