riverbank

[riv-er-bangk]

noun

1. the slopes bordering a river.

Word History and Origins

Origin of riverbank¹

First recorded in 1555–65; river ¹ + bank ¹

Example Sentences

The viral footage showed visitors jumping out of safari vehicles, crowding riverbanks and forcing wildebeests into crocodile-infested waters - sparking outage.

From BBC

Full restoration would require grading and reshaping the riverbanks, bringing back the native vegetation, improving water flow and re-creating the pools that once provided shelter to juvenile fish.

From Los Angeles Times

She was later found on the riverbank before being airlifted to a nearby hospital in a serious condition, firefighters told local media.

From BBC

The annual event has also become a popular spectacle, with crowds gathering along the riverbank in the sunshine to watch the boats go past, with their colourful flags and crews in ceremonial outfits.

From BBC

Authorities have urged people to stay away from riverbanks, steep slopes and underground spaces, warning that the risk of landslides and flash floods remains high.

From BBC

Related Words

• bank 
• beach 
• border 
• coast 
• sand 
• seaboard 
• seashore 
• waterfront