riverbanks

noun

plural of riverbank
as in riversides

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  1. waterfronts
  2. banks
  3. shores
Noun
  • It was shot after dark and follows the cast through the streets, waterfronts, cars and bridges of New York City.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • David Nikel Baltic cruise itineraries are filled with attractive old towns, medieval streets and grand waterfronts.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of waterfronts
Noun
  • But the most powerful technology ever developed — capable of breaking into banks, shutting down power grids or helping build bioweapons — can be released without even a preliminary government review.
    — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Now there were two banks, conveniently located across the street from each other.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of banks
Noun
  • Sprinkled around the old-growth forest and ocean shores, each of the 25 canvas tents has a private deck and heated bathroom floors, and some also feature outdoor cedar showers and cast-iron stoves.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After spending some time playing in a (very cool) makeshift stadium on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Northwestern Wildcats finally christened the new Ryan Field in an important Big Ten clash with Penn State.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of shores
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