Riverbank

/ˈrɪv.ər.bæŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The land along the edge of a river.

We had a picnic on the riverbank, enjoying the sound of the flowing water.

The sloping ground that leads down to the water of a river.

The children played by the riverbank, skipping stones across the surface of the water.

An area of land that is subject to flooding during high water.

The riverbank became submerged after the heavy rains, isolating the nearby houses.

A natural habitat or ecosystem found along a river's edge.

The riverbank was teeming with wildlife, including birds and small mammals.

Derived from the words 'river' meaning a large stream of water and 'bank' meaning the side of a river.

by the riverbank

Located at the edge of a river.

along the riverbank

Following the path next to the river.

bank

The land alongside a body of water.

shore

The land along the edge of a sea or lake.

river

A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea.