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
Synonyms
Examples of jetty in a Sentence
Noun
didn't see any passengers waiting for the ferry, so the captain sailed past the jetty
Recent Examples on the Web
Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Another highlight of this exceptional property is the 130-foot jetty that stretches into the ocean and serves as a departure point for boat and yacht tours.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
The aid is being delivered as work continues on a jetty along the coast.
—NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
As Andrés addressed senators Thursday morning, the jetty’s construction was still underway.
—Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Natural solutions, like offshore reefs, jetties that stop sand from drifting down the coast, or sand replenishment, can help, but the sand often washes away in big storms.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2024
The first such attempt at using a sea route to carry humanitarian aid into Gaza was successful last week when a ship from the Spanish aid group Open Arms docked in a makeshift jetty assembled by WCK off the Gaza coast with 200 tons of food.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
World Central Kitchen said that Saturday’s aid was offloaded via a jetty the group built on the coast of Gaza and that the second ship could carry two forklifts and a crane to assist with future maritime deliveries.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
The ship, arranged by the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity, is carrying nearly 200 tonnes of aid to be delivered via a jetty being prepared in Gaza, with a second ship expected to sail soon.
—Fox News, 15 Mar. 2024
oregonlive, 29 Feb. 2020
The two were walking on the Del Mar jetty around 9:25 a.m. when a large wave broke over the jetty and sent both women tumbling down the rocks and into the water, said Oceanside lifeguard Sgt.
—Karen Kucher, sandiegouniontribune.com, 8 Oct. 2017
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
And they, along with state and federal lawmakers, pushed for the dredging and jetty project.
—Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com, 8 July 2017
Noun
McDonald claimed that an umbrella from Swift's security was shoved in his face to prevent photographs from being taken while the group was heading down the jetty into a vehicle.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Another highlight of this exceptional property is the 130-foot jetty that stretches into the ocean and serves as a departure point for boat and yacht tours.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
The aid is being delivered as work continues on a jetty along the coast.
—NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
As Andrés addressed senators Thursday morning, the jetty’s construction was still underway.
—Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Natural solutions, like offshore reefs, jetties that stop sand from drifting down the coast, or sand replenishment, can help, but the sand often washes away in big storms.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2024
The first such attempt at using a sea route to carry humanitarian aid into Gaza was successful last week when a ship from the Spanish aid group Open Arms docked in a makeshift jetty assembled by WCK off the Gaza coast with 200 tons of food.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
World Central Kitchen said that Saturday’s aid was offloaded via a jetty the group built on the coast of Gaza and that the second ship could carry two forklifts and a crane to assist with future maritime deliveries.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
The ship, arranged by the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity, is carrying nearly 200 tonnes of aid to be delivered via a jetty being prepared in Gaza, with a second ship expected to sail soon.
—Fox News, 15 Mar. 2024
Verb
Oregon beaches are now open daily from the Columbia River north jetty to the Siuslaw River.
—oregonlive, 29 Feb. 2020
The two were walking on the Del Mar jetty around 9:25 a.m. when a large wave broke over the jetty and sent both women tumbling down the rocks and into the water, said Oceanside lifeguard Sgt.
—Karen Kucher, sandiegouniontribune.com, 8 Oct. 2017
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.
—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
And they, along with state and federal lawmakers, pushed for the dredging and jetty project.
—Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com, 8 July 2017
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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jetty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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