riverbank

noun

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

Examples of riverbank in a Sentence

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Our driver steered the car off the road and down a slope toward the riverbank, where a group of women and children were washing clothes. Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026 The search focused on the riverbanks, underwater, but visibility was low. Patrick Damp, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 The southwest riverbank includes a North County Transit District easement. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Officers arrived and confirmed the discovery of a deceased person along the riverbank. Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 16 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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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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