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.

Examples of the docks in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For decades, the docks where the Calumet River empties into Lake Michigan, along South Chicago’s shoreline, received iron ore. — Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Fisherman’s Wharf is also home to a famous group of sea lions that like to hang out on the docks, play, and make lots of noise! — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026

Many of his fellow immigrants worked jobs on the docks and opened small businesses. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026

Pull up to the docks, anchor your boat, and sip on a cocktail during happy hour. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026