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

The British government has backed the plans, arguing that modernizing the docks could create skilled employment and help Falmouth compete for new maritime business. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The family lived in a railroad section house near the docks that went without electricity or indoor plumbing for years. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

At Montauk Yacht Club, where the docks became home to Camp FFF for a couple of days, entrepreneurs traded war stories over panels, games of tug-of-war and dinners curated by chef-in-residence Alison Roman. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

The crustaceans were worth more than $460 million at the docks and are a key piece of the economy and culture in the state. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026