as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
docked the ferry at the quay to let the passengers off
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Recent Examples of quay
According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.
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Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
One hundred twenty-five years later, on the same quay in Geneva, a theater troupe reenacts the event every Sunday.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo.
—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.
—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
One hundred twenty-five years later, on the same quay in Geneva, a theater troupe reenacts the event every Sunday.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quay
Noun
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The waterfront is especially striking, with its historic red wharf and peaceful view of Penn Cove.
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The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water.
Noun
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The animal eventually crawled under a dock.
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Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes.
Noun
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Building a pier and beam floor.
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
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“Quay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quay. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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