Banksides

/ˈbæŋksaɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bankside; multiple edges or areas where water meets the land.

Etymology

From 'bankside' (the edge of water) with the regular English plural suffix '-s.' Compound of 'bank' and 'side.'

Kelly Says

The famous Bankside area in London (near Shakespeare's Globe Theatre) takes its name from its location on the Thames—now it's a major cultural hub.

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