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

Examples of waterfront in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Across the residence are six bedrooms in total, including four waterfront guest suites, each with its own terrace. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

Image courtesy Barry Cohen Homes Not every waterfront estate is defined by the water alone. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Ronaldo spent $8 million on a waterfront penthouse in Bay Harbor Islands. — Catherine Odom july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Known for its sprawling waterfront cottages and lively social scene, Muskoka sets the stage as relationships, careers, and personal lives collide. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for waterfront

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• blunt

Kids Definition

waterfront

noun

wa·​ter·​front -ˌfrənt 

: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water