frontage

noun

front·​age ˈfrən-tij 

1

a

: a piece of land that lies adjacent (as to a street or the ocean)

b

: the land between the front of a building and the street

c

: the length of a frontage

2

: the act or fact of facing a given way

3

: the front side of a building

Synonyms of frontage

• orientation
• aspect

Examples of frontage in a Sentence

We have 200 feet of frontage on Main Street.

the vineyard's southern frontage results in earlier-than-usual ripening of the grapes

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s character aplenty, particularly in a main stand that announces proudly in its brickwork frontage just who are the home team here. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Ten-foot ceilings, custom built-ins, and oversized windows define the aerie, while open living and dining rooms extend across 65 feet of direct Central Park frontage, creating an expansive setting for both everyday living and entertaining. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

The house sits on a rare, flat two-thirds-acre parcel with 200 feet of frontage. — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Listing history shows the double lot was a one-acre property with 170 feet of Biscayne Bay water frontage. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing frontage

• frontage road

Kids Definition

frontage

noun

front·​age ˈfrənt-ij 

: the front boundary line of a lot or its length

a cottage with 200 feet of lake frontage

Legal Definition

frontage

noun

front·​age ˈfrən-tij 

1

: a piece of land that lies adjacent (as to a street or the ocean)

2

: the land between the front of a building and the street

3

: the length of a frontage