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

The city is improving areas along its waterfront that opened up when an interstate highway bridge over the Mississippi River was moved. — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Today, what might have become another extraordinary private double waterfront compound is instead public land. — Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Kennebunkport Inn puts you in the heart of Dock Square within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the waterfront. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Visitors can pair outdoor adventures with independent coffee shops, notable restaurants, waterfront activities, and stays in and around downtown. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 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