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 waterfront destination will also house Frameless, an immersive digital art experience that transforms iconic works from across art history into a fully immersive environment. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

Along the Port de la Houle, seafood restaurants and crêperies like Paris-famous Breizh Cafe spill out along the waterfront leading to the daily oyster market under the lighthouse. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

There are manicured green lawns and waterfront views! —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026

Located near downtown Bradenton, the hotel isn’t directly on the Gulf but gives all the same tropical, beachfront vibes thanks to a resort-style pool deck and a waterfront area with cabanas and loungers. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 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
• blunt
• brunt

Kids Definition

waterfront

noun

wa·​ter·​front -ˌfrənt 

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