riverbank
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of riverbank
Example Sentences
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He’d leave their two dozen sheep by the riverbank and catch fish, or search for bird eggs in the reeds with his friends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
One of the most staggering is simply pollution: a jungle riverbank heaped with trashed tires.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
A dog walker who encountered her on a riverbank said she was "rapid" and dived into the water after being startled.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
"We've seen other similar floods, and the vast majority of them stopped at the riverbank."
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
We make our way down toward the riverbank, where our ships are moored.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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