the docks
plural noun
: the area in a town or city that has rows of docks, offices, and other buildings
We went down to the docks to watch the ships come in.
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With the Harrigan heads detained, Harry (Tom Hardy) is taking care of business from his HQ at the docks.
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Perhaps that’s for the best—compelling nautical style often happens far from the docks.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Little River is around 20 miles up the coast from Myrtle Beach and is known for fishing expeditions, dolphin cruises and casino boats that leave daily from the docks.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
At the docks, the yard showcased its flagship 885 to demonstrate Oyster build capabilities.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Perhaps that’s for the best—compelling nautical style often happens far from the docks.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Little River is around 20 miles up the coast from Myrtle Beach and is known for fishing expeditions, dolphin cruises and casino boats that leave daily from the docks.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
At the docks, the yard showcased its flagship 885 to demonstrate Oyster build capabilities.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the docks
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“The docks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20docks. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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