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

Occupying prime waterfront real estate in The Wharf, the city’s newest development along the Potomac River, the Pendry D.C. offers guests a front-row seat to all the happenings in this trendy district. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024

Eclipse fever strikes Detroit waterfront Sitting on a chaise lounge along the Detroit River, not too far from the city's Cullen Plaza and the carousel, Desiree Williams of Belleville considered impending eclipse. —Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024

Detained and handcuffed while medics tried to save Christian's life, Courtney sat on the balcony of the $10,000-a-month waterfront apartment as her boyfriend's blood dried on her face, chest, stomach, arms and sweatpants. —Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024

Broome, who said he was involved in negotiations, expects this deal to further revitalize the waterfront area surrounding the stadium and highlight more of Sacramento’s potential. —Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024

The Amazon founder has splashed out a whopping $90 million in an off-market deal for a third waterfront estate on the coveted Indian Creek Island, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024

Guests can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding or jet skiing, or wandering along a charming waterfront promenade with cafes and tavernas. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024

And every December, the family welcomed VIPs and artists to their picturesque waterfront home to kick off Miami Art Week. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024

The perfect destination for a summer weekend, or a weeklong trip with the family, this region is home to some of the most beautiful waterfronts. —Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

waterfront

noun

wa·​ter·​front -ˌfrənt 

: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water