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

When the sun starts to set, walk along the riverside park, then tuck into a plate of seafood at Red 36, a waterfront restaurant with a fantastic outdoor patio. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

The waterfront getaway takes full advantage of its Caribbean Sea views throughout its rooms and lush grounds, which pay contemporary homage to Cancun’s Mayan history. — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Book a stay at the waterfront Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa and enjoy the pool and daily afternoon tea time. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

The music mogul, 56, who is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence, has sold the waterfront property on the city's upscale Star Island, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 16 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