riverine

adjective

riv·​er·​ine ˈri-və-ˌrīn How to pronounce riverine (audio)
-ˌrēn
1
: relating to, formed by, or resembling a river
2
: living or situated on the banks of a river

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In addition, its resinous wood is so impervious to rot that multi-millennial trunks in pristine condition have been unearthed from riverine sediment. Jared Farmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2023 And the flooding from dams can hurt the riverine habitats of fish, birds and plants and inundate antiquities. Stanley Reed Matilde Viegas, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2023 Cruises on the Brahmaputra River Cruises across the mighty Brahmaputra River, and an exploration of its riverine culture, have thrown a new spotlight on Assam’s culture, history, and biodiversity. Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2022 This leads to higher saline content and higher water temperatures, which can be lethal for many species of riverine life, such as Danube salmon, barbel, and European grayling, among many others. Paul Hockenos, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for riverine

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of riverine was in 1853

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“Riverine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverine. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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