quayside

noun

quay·​side ˈkē-ˌsīd 

ˈkā-, 

ˈkwā-

: land bordering a quay

Examples of quayside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The quayside, now planted with fast-maturing plane trees and creeper climbing the sandstone walls, is thronged on any sunny day with joggers, walkers and their dogs. — Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026

The beans are roasted in-house, the coffee drinks meticulously crafted, and the quayside location made for a uniquely pleasant experience. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025

That’s anything from hosting a wedding for Below Deck’s Captain Sandy to quayside soirees for 70 people. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025

Locals and visitors alike still flock to its quayside terrace for an aperitif served with a side of people watching, just like Jean Cocteau, who lived in room 22, and his friends once did. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quayside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide