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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Naples is also a major hub for cruise ships, which dock at the Stazione Marittima on the waterfront.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The Stockton Maritime Museum is moving to its permanent home on the historic Stockton waterfront.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Think national parks, waterfronts and Niagara Falls, plus trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto for those who prefer city exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada rounds out the top five with national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The Stockton Maritime Museum is moving to its permanent home on the historic Stockton waterfront.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Think national parks, waterfronts and Niagara Falls, plus trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto for those who prefer city exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Canada rounds out the top five with national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 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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