Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Right Bank

American  

noun

  1. a part of Paris, France, on the N bank of the Seine.


Compare meaning

How does right-bank compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Paris Mint, headquartered on the Right Bank of the Seine since 1775, did not say how many coins it expected to sell.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

It’s a merlot-led blend in the fashion of those from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, only this one comes with a jammy mouthfeel akin to blackberry, vanilla and dark plum.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022

This is Right Bank Bordeaux of the old school: soft, beautifully balanced and approachable, yet lean, pure and refreshing, with enough acidity to give life and shape to the wine.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2022

Hailing from the Right Bank, this delightful blend of merlot and cabernet franc is savory and delicious, with flavors of dark plum, cherry and earth.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2020

The French girl lives on the Right Bank and is marginally more bohemian than her predecessor.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 19, 2019

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "Right Bank" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com