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 animals appear to be looking and moving around a waterfront.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, along Lake Michigan, visitors can explore North Avenue Beach, the Lakefront Trail, and Navy Pier—with thrilling rides, waterfront restaurants, and scenic lake cruises.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
From May to December, La Malmaison, a waterfront gallery, showcases exhibits that pay homage to 20th- and 21st-century artists, including Marc Chagall, Max Ernst, Stefan Szczesny, and Christine Boumeester.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
In the early 1960s, it was relocated to the prominent downtown waterfront spot.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, along Lake Michigan, visitors can explore North Avenue Beach, the Lakefront Trail, and Navy Pier—with thrilling rides, waterfront restaurants, and scenic lake cruises.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
From May to December, La Malmaison, a waterfront gallery, showcases exhibits that pay homage to 20th- and 21st-century artists, including Marc Chagall, Max Ernst, Stefan Szczesny, and Christine Boumeester.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
In the early 1960s, it was relocated to the prominent downtown waterfront spot.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 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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