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 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.
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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
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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
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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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