Riverbank Meaning in English
word
ˈɹɪvɝˌbæŋk
RIV-er-bank
ɹˈɪvəbˌæŋk
RIV-uh-bank
Definition
The land along the edge of a river. People often go to the riverbank to relax, fish, or enjoy nature.
Usage & Nuances
'Riverbank' is a neutral, descriptive noun. Not to be confused with 'riverside' (which can refer more broadly to the area near the river). Collocations include 'sit on the riverbank', 'walk along the riverbank', and 'grassy riverbank'.
Spanish: orilla del ríoPortuguese (BR): margem do rioPortuguese (PT): margem do rioChinese (Simplified): 河岸Chinese (Traditional): 河岸Hindi: नदी का किनाराArabic: ضِفَّة النهرBengali: নদীর পাড় - নদীতীরRussian: берег рекиJapanese: 川岸Vietnamese: bờ sôngKorean: 강둑 - 강가Turkish: nehir kenarı - nehir kıyısıUrdu: دریا کنار - دریا کا کنارہIndonesian: tepi sungai
Example Sentences
We had a picnic on the riverbank.
basic
The children played by the riverbank.
basic
There are many flowers along the riverbank.
basic
Let's go sit on the riverbank and watch the sunset.
natural
They built a small house right by the riverbank.
natural
After the rain, the riverbank was muddy and slippery.
natural