riverbank

noun
UK: /ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/
US: /ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/

  1. The land along the edge of a river.

    1. We sat on the riverbank.
    2. The town is situated on the east riverbank, offering scenic views.

Synonyms

bank shore riverside waterfront
riverbank verb

  1. To protect or reinforce the side of a river.

    1. They riverbanked the area to prevent flooding.
    2. The authorities are working to riverbank the eroding sections near the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "riverbank" is /ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/ in British English and /ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "riverbank": bank, shore, riverside, waterfront.

Example usage of "riverbank": "We sat on the riverbank.". More examples on the page.