Embankment: meaning, definitions and examples

along the river

A long artificial mound of earth or stone used to hold back water, for protection or as a foundation.

bank, dike, levee

Examples of usage

• The embankment along the river prevented flooding in the town.

• She sat on the embankment, watching the boats go by.

• The embankment was reinforced with concrete to withstand the heavy rainfall.

• The train tracks ran parallel to the embankment.

• The children played on the embankment, rolling down the grassy slope.