Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
riva
noun
ˈriːvə
Definition
A riva is a bank or edge of a river or lake.
Examples
- The riva was dotted with colorful flowers and lush green grass.
- Many fishermen set up their lines along the riva in the early morning.
- We enjoyed a picnic by the riva as the sun set over the lake.
Meaning
The term riva primarily refers to the sloping banks or shoreline of a body of water, characterized by the transition from land to water.
Synonyms
- bank
- shoreline
- embankment
