embankment

Meanings

Noun

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

Origin / Etymology

From embank + -ment.

Scrabble Score: 20

embankment is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
embankment is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
embankment is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

embankment is a valid Words With Friends word