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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On Again will perform a dinner show from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the intimate waterfront stage at The Deck.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
With folks seeking a mix of suburban lifestyle and city living near the Hudson River waterfront at a price point within many renters’ budgets, the Empire State’s third-largest city has undergone the kind of metamorphosis that’s attracting newcomers from all over the New York City area.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The boat was carrying 10 adults and two children at the time of the incident, according to Fox affiliate KDFW, which reported that the boat was returning to a family waterfront home.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 June 2025
Set for Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5th, the festival is set to launch at the waterfront, at Budweiser Stage in downtown Toronto.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 June 2025
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
With folks seeking a mix of suburban lifestyle and city living near the Hudson River waterfront at a price point within many renters’ budgets, the Empire State’s third-largest city has undergone the kind of metamorphosis that’s attracting newcomers from all over the New York City area.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The boat was carrying 10 adults and two children at the time of the incident, according to Fox affiliate KDFW, which reported that the boat was returning to a family waterfront home.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 June 2025
Set for Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5th, the festival is set to launch at the waterfront, at Budweiser Stage in downtown Toronto.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 June 2025
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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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