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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Another Westchester suburb, Rye is known for its waterfront.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to fill the waterfront, giving local businesses, restaurants, and attractions a major economic boost while showcasing the city on an international stage.
—Crystal McQuay, CBS News, 23 June 2026
In 2012, the city of San Leandro entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Cal Coast to redevelop the 75-acre waterfront.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Held every Thursday evening on the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, Clematis by Night has been a West Palm Beach tradition since 1995.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to fill the waterfront, giving local businesses, restaurants, and attractions a major economic boost while showcasing the city on an international stage.
—Crystal McQuay, CBS News, 23 June 2026
In 2012, the city of San Leandro entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Cal Coast to redevelop the 75-acre waterfront.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Held every Thursday evening on the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, Clematis by Night has been a West Palm Beach tradition since 1995.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 22 June 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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