riverbank

noun

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

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They will one day be used for restoration in forests, riverbanks and backyards. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The ensuing torrent of ice and rock created a wall of water that slammed into towns and villages that sat on the riverbank, decimating infrastructure and housing. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Other upgrades include a new boardwalk, limestone steps that lead to the riverbank and the TogetherForever Plaza in memory of artists Joe and Will Lawrance. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for riverbank

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First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Sep. 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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