embankment Definition
- 1a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area
- 2a raised level strip of land, especially one on the edge of a road or canal
Using embankment: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "embankment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The river was contained by the embankment.
Example
The train tracks run along the embankment.
Example
The canal is lined with a beautiful embankment of flowers.
embankment Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with embankment
a raised strip of land used for a railway track
Example
The train passed over the railway embankment.
a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent the sea from flooding an area
Example
The sea embankment was damaged during the storm.
road embankment
a raised strip of land used for a road
Example
The road runs along the embankment.
Summary: embankment in Brief
An 'embankment' [ɪmˈbaŋkmənt] is a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent flooding or a raised strip of land, especially one on the edge of a road or canal. Examples include 'The river was contained by the embankment.' and 'The train tracks run along the embankment.' Synonyms include 'levee,' 'dike,' and 'barrier.'
