waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfrənt 
ˈwä-
: land, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water
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Current Landing, a new entertainment district by the waterfront, is expected to complete its first phases of construction ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The center sits along Richmond’s Marina Bay waterfront, an area eyed for residential and commercial growth that’s already flushed with people taking scenic strolls, walking their dogs or riding bikes.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Cooper, a new waterfront luxury hotel with three restaurants and a rooftop bar, is slated to open in March.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The capital, Gustavia, is a picturesque harbor town featuring waterfront promenades, historic buildings, and eclectic restaurants.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The center sits along Richmond’s Marina Bay waterfront, an area eyed for residential and commercial growth that’s already flushed with people taking scenic strolls, walking their dogs or riding bikes.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Cooper, a new waterfront luxury hotel with three restaurants and a rooftop bar, is slated to open in March.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The capital, Gustavia, is a picturesque harbor town featuring waterfront promenades, historic buildings, and eclectic restaurants.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
-ˌfrənt
: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water
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