waterfront

noun

wa·​ter·​front ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce waterfront (audio)
ˈwä-
: land, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water

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The intermittent pops of muzzle fire are drowned out as tank treads grind the asphalt down Washington Street toward the East River waterfront, where a 100-year-old carousel lays in ruin. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025 The property, expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2028, is located in Al Jurf, a premium waterfront real estate project located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, Riva Residenze brings the DNA of the iconic Italian yacht brand to Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal waterfront. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025 Nobu Hotel Nashville will add another anchor to the evolving East Bank waterfront area. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterfront

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterfront was in 1766

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“Waterfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterfront. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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waterfront

noun
wa·​ter·​front -ˌfrənt How to pronounce waterfront (audio)
: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water

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