Riverbanks Meaning in English
word · lemma: riverbank
ˈɹɪvɝˌbæŋk
RIV-er-bank
ɹˈɪvəbˌæŋks
RIV-uh-banks
Definition
The land or ground along the sides of a river; where the water meets the land on either side of the river.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly appears as 'on the riverbanks,' and often used in environmental or geographical contexts. Use 'riverbank' for a single side, and 'riverbanks' for both sides. Not to be confused with 'shore' (lake or ocean) or 'coast.'
Spanish: márgenes del río - orillas del ríoPortuguese (BR): margens do rioPortuguese (PT): margens do rioChinese (Simplified): 河岸Chinese (Traditional): 河岸Hindi: नदी के किनारेArabic: ضفاف النهرBengali: নদীর তীরে - নদীর পাড়েRussian: берега рекиJapanese: 川岸Vietnamese: bờ sôngKorean: 강가Turkish: nehir kenarları - nehir kıyılarıUrdu: دریا کے کنارےIndonesian: tepi sungai
Example Sentences
People often have picnics on the riverbanks in summer.
basic
Trees grow along the riverbanks.
basic
The flood destroyed several riverbanks last year.
basic
Fishermen like to sit quietly on the riverbanks at sunrise.
natural
After heavy rains, the riverbanks can be dangerous and slippery.
natural
Wildflowers cover the riverbanks every spring.
natural