plural jetties
1
a
: a structure extended into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor
b
: a protecting frame of a pier
2
: a landing wharf
Examples of jetty in a Sentence
Noun
didn't see any passengers waiting for the ferry, so the captain sailed past the jetty
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
oregonlive,
29 Feb. 2020
Hillary Davis,
Daily Pilot,
12 Sep. 2019
Boats can resume entering or exiting Huntington Harbour now that the Coast Guard has finished replacing a jetty navigation light in Anaheim Bay.
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Priscella Vega,
latimes.com,
18 Apr. 2018
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Noun
The project will also add north jetty improvements, conduct artificial reef mitigation and rubble clearing.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Verb
Oregon beaches are now open daily from the Columbia River north jetty to the Siuslaw River.
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oregonlive,
29 Feb. 2020
Adjective
Through mid-September, city officials had issued 29 such citations near the unofficial river jetty dog beach — putting them on pace to write about 40 by the end of the year.
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Hillary Davis,
Daily Pilot,
12 Sep. 2019
Boats can resume entering or exiting Huntington Harbour now that the Coast Guard has finished replacing a jetty navigation light in Anaheim Bay.
—
Priscella Vega,
latimes.com,
18 Apr. 2018
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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jetty. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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