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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Helping keep the dock from being damaged is that the water flows more slowly along the riverbank. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 Concrete walls replaced riverbanks. ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 With shovels in hand, volunteers helped plant native species designed to restore the riverbank and improve the surrounding ecosystem. Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 The earth between the pipe and the riverbank is covered in a slick-looking, bright orange goop. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 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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