1. the sloping sides of land along the edges of a river
Usage: plural form of riverbank

Examples

• The children played along the grassy riverbanks.
• Erosion has worn away the riverbanks over many years.
• Willow trees lined both riverbanks of the winding stream.
• Fishermen cast their lines from the muddy riverbanks.
• The flood caused serious damage to the riverbanks.
• Wild flowers bloomed along the riverbanks in spring.
• The town was built between two steep riverbanks.