riverbank

noun

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

Examples of riverbank in a Sentence

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The receding water is exposing more riverbank and fallen trees or other debris that could pin someone down, the sheriff said. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 July 2025 Prime viewing spots include the bridge itself and the riverbanks below. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The city was located on the riverbanks at the time. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025 Photographed during a particularly dry and hot period, an adorable baby African elephant cools off on the riverbank after a long day of walking. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 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 21 Jul. 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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