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
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
He returned with a snippet of film documenting one of the most notorious cryptid sightings in history—a fleeting, jittery glimpse of a hairy figure crossing a riverbank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Kneeling at the riverbank, I understood exactly what he meant.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
I went back to the riverbank, pulled on my soaked boots, and discovered that it was infinitely easier crossing with them on.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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