waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfrənt 
ˈwä-
: land, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water
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The Bloomberg years inaugurated sweeping changes along the waterfront.
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Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 9 June 2024
Their program is focused on revitalizing the waterfront in Maysville, Kentucky.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024
That’s the question with plans to redevelop the Watson Island site into condos and a free waterfront park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
Stay in a waterfront room or one set among the lush gardens with a soaking tub and outdoor shower.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
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Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 9 June 2024
Their program is focused on revitalizing the waterfront in Maysville, Kentucky.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024
That’s the question with plans to redevelop the Watson Island site into condos and a free waterfront park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
Stay in a waterfront room or one set among the lush gardens with a soaking tub and outdoor shower.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
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waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
-ˌfrənt
: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water
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