dockside

noun

dock·​side ˈdäk-ˌsīd How to pronounce dockside (audio)
often attributive
: the shore or area adjacent to a dock

Examples of dockside in a Sentence

The fish are unloaded at dockside and taken right to the market.
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For the occupants of Over the Moon, a high-end Chris Craft pleasure boat with an inboard motor designed by Volvo, June 21 began as a summer day on the lake and included a pre-noon pickup of two gallons of an iconic Tahoe rum concoction known as Wet Woody’s from a dockside restaurant. Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 This dog life vest is thoughtfully designed with a D-ring for leash attachment during walks or dockside adventures. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 12 May 2026 In town, visit art galleries, grab a bite dockside at The Fisherman’s Daughter, and walk to the lighthouse for panoramic views of Lake Superior. Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026 As Shyann tries on gowns, Jessica steps aside to call the couple’s wedding planner, Edee, to discuss moving the ceremony from a dockside property June had selected to a beach location instead. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dockside

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dockside was in 1887

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“Dockside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dockside. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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dockside

noun
dock·​side ˈdäk-ˌsīd How to pronounce dockside (audio)
: the shore or area next to a dock
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