embarcadero

noun

Definition of embarcaderonext
West
as in wharf

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Recent Examples of embarcadero Stop by the embarcadero to see whether a tour is departing, or reserve a private guide through a hotel concierge. — Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022 There was one other theme to Sunday’s races, which started near Spanish Landing, featured a hilly bike climb to Cabrillo National Monument and a run along the embarcadero to Seaport Village. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarcadero
  1. wharf
  2. dock
  3. pier
  4. quay
  5. jetty
  6. landing
  7. float
  8. marina
Noun
  • Vanuatu has received large loans and aid from China for buildings, wharves and other infrastructure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • The father wanted nets and the smell of the wharf.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Definition of wharf
Noun
  • The one-story warehouse includes 81 dock-high doors and four grade-level doors, featuring 36-foot clear heights and more than 200 trailer parking spaces.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • City staff supports project City staff told the planning commission on Wednesday that the project calls for adding an outdoor storage area, loading docks, and reestablishing the median at the entrance on Gillham road that was removed years ago.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of dock
Noun
  • From Dior overlooking Capri to Jacquemus in Bodrum, Gucci in Monaco, Dolce & Gabbana across the Mediterranean and, more recently, Alo Yoga transforming the pier at Hôtel Martinez, luxury brands are quietly rewriting one of retail’s oldest rules.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Several people were injured by shrapnel from explosions at the commercial pier in the town of Sirik, which is in the Strait of Hormuz, and were transferred to a hospital in the nearby city of Minab, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.
    — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Definition of pier
Noun
  • And, the river quay at sunset was the perfect location for Officine Générale.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • As golden hour sets in, find a spot along the quay for a sundowner — a glass of white port with tonic over ice is a local favorite — and watch the light shift over the Dom Luís I Bridge.
    — Sarah Bisacca, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026
Definition of quay
Noun
  • When dinnertime rolls around, take your pick from the plentiful dining options lining the town jetty.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of jetty
Noun
  • The super athletic forward who thrilled fans with his highlight-reel dunks last season took a hard landing on one wild drive during the first half and limped toward the bench.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The companies announced their official partnership and plans to launch the commercial production of Joby’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to optimize productivity, quality, and costs.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of landing
Noun
  • Marco Pacheco, whose family owns the flagship Sip 'n Dip Donuts store on the Bristol parade route, said the 250th anniversary brought more floats than in previous parades.
    — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
  • The event attracts over 60,000 spectators and showcases floats, marching bands, equestrians, dance groups, antique cars and community organizations.
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of float
Noun
  • Late one night, authorities shot Freya on a boat in the marina.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • That year, according to Sacramento Bee archives, the marina operated as usual in April, May and June before the declining water levels ultimately prohibited boating.
    — Corey Schmidt July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of marina

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“Embarcadero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarcadero. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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