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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Constitution Dock offers waterfront views and working cray boats, while Salamanca Market, Australia’s largest outdoor market, is a 10-minute walk away.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Supporters of the project point to several community benefits, including a public waterfront plaza, storm resiliency upgrades and a permanent home for the Greenpoint Monitor Museum, which honors the neighborhood's shipbuilding legacy dating back to the 1860s.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The study noted that the compact old town, waterfront views, hiking routes, and manageable price point make this destination easier to explore as a couple without having to worry about the logistical stress that can sometimes come when visiting larger cities together.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The property has also just introduced a new Italian restaurant, Alba Spiaggia, overlooking the waterfront.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Supporters of the project point to several community benefits, including a public waterfront plaza, storm resiliency upgrades and a permanent home for the Greenpoint Monitor Museum, which honors the neighborhood's shipbuilding legacy dating back to the 1860s.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The study noted that the compact old town, waterfront views, hiking routes, and manageable price point make this destination easier to explore as a couple without having to worry about the logistical stress that can sometimes come when visiting larger cities together.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The property has also just introduced a new Italian restaurant, Alba Spiaggia, overlooking the waterfront.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for waterfront
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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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