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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Guests can also expect a waterfront restaurant, direct access to a marina, a year-round outdoor hot tub, fire pits, and complimentary activities like stand-up paddleboarding and biking—ingredients for a perfect lakefront getaway.
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
This waterfront favorite sits on a natural cove just below Cap Maison and serves up seafood classics like fish & chips, plus regional hits including creole fish stew with curry and island conch fritters with chili mango chutney.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Indian Creek, home to fewer than 40 waterfront estates and its own private police force, has increasingly drawn hedge fund leaders, athletes, and technology executives seeking privacy and security.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
The flashpoint for the luxury-tower proposal is land owned by the MTA that borders a waterfront stretch across from Midtown Manhattan.
—Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
This waterfront favorite sits on a natural cove just below Cap Maison and serves up seafood classics like fish & chips, plus regional hits including creole fish stew with curry and island conch fritters with chili mango chutney.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Indian Creek, home to fewer than 40 waterfront estates and its own private police force, has increasingly drawn hedge fund leaders, athletes, and technology executives seeking privacy and security.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
The flashpoint for the luxury-tower proposal is land owned by the MTA that borders a waterfront stretch across from Midtown Manhattan.
—Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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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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