1. the land along the edge of a river

Examples

• We sat on the riverbank and watched the water flow by.
• The children played along the muddy riverbank after the rain.
• Tall trees lined the riverbank, providing shade for picnickers.
• The fisherman cast his line from the grassy riverbank.
• Erosion had worn away part of the steep riverbank.
• Wild flowers bloomed along the sunny riverbank in spring.