riverbank

noun

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

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Image Most of the storm’s damage so far has been caused by floodwaters that overtopped riverbanks and levees, surged through streets and inundated the basements and ground floors of buildings. Patrick J. Lyons, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank. Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025 For accommodations, there is a slate of luxury properties, such as Eos by Skycity, which overlooks the city’s riverbank. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 2 Apr. 2025 The chopper landed on a riverbank and spoke with a woman who said she had been stranded at the inlet since the day before, officials said. Mitchell Willetts, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 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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