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

Examples of waterfront in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Indian Creek Village, money can buy you a $100 million mansion, a sprawling waterfront compound and a front-row seat to one of the most exclusive enclaves in South Florida. — Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Docs On The Dock There is always a strong line up of documentaries at the Rendez-Vous, with sellers turning up at the waterfront location with new factual shows. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Toward the waterfront, the pool and spa are paired with a summer kitchen. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

It was shot after dark and follows the cast through the streets, waterfronts, cars and bridges of New York City. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for waterfront

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• blunt

Kids Definition

waterfront

noun

wa·​ter·​front -ˌfrənt 

: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water