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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Dinky wooden fishing boats supply the lively waterfront restaurants, but the thing to order is the crispy roast suckling pig at Café Synantisi, which has been a local hangout for generations.
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Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
The waterfront views are especially captivating, providing a backdrop of rugged coastline and serene harbors.
—Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
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Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
The waterfront views are especially captivating, providing a backdrop of rugged coastline and serene harbors.
—Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for waterfront
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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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