riverbank
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of riverbank
Example Sentences
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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
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
They pressed close to the riverbank, avoiding the middle channel for fear they would lose all orientation in the fog.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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