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

Daily Sunrise Stretch classes, often held on the waterfront deck, are complimentary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The interiors bring the outside in, thanks to a main living space with lounge and dining areas that overlook the waterfront. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

As described in a presentation obtained by the Miami Herald, the plan would bring sweeping changes to the waterfront park. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Out back, there’s a pool house and a sauna, a gym, a saltwater pool, and 234 feet of waterfront with docks, a beach, and a boathouse. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 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