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
  • But in 1820, Shippingport had about 600 residents, three wharves for steamboats, taverns and a flour mill.
    — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The redevelopment would change that by extending and upgrading existing wharves and dredging areas around the docks.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of wharf
Noun
  • San Juan is a major tourist spot for the island, with its nearby airport and cruise docks, but travelers might not feel the impact of the crisis.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In the book and film, Julián works with his father, Mateo (Andrés Velencoso), owning historic local docks in Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dock
Noun
  • In Italy, the worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The project also includes adding new access points, fishing piers, canoe launches and more, said Roberto Valazquez.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pier
Noun
  • Three Yemeni government sources told Reuters air defenses were engaging drones launched by the Houthis toward the commercial quay and storage in the port.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Emergency services evacuated everyone from the vessel and the surrounding quay after the leak was detected and carried out air quality measurements.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Definition of quay
Noun
  • Soon, the property will have its own jetty, so door-to-door service will be available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On July 22, Liz swam around a jetty in the water in front of the property until noon, per surveillance videos released by her family.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of jetty
Noun
  • Developed by Skyports Infrastructure with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, the 33,400-square-foot facility includes a passenger terminal, flight operations, two takeoff-and-landing pads, and Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Launched on August 10, Lunar Orbiter 1 was tasked with taking close-up pictures of the moon, in particular, nine possible landing sites for the upcoming Apollo missions.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of landing
Noun
  • Santosh Kumar, 76, waved at the crowd from a float decked out with flags and white, orange and green streamers.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Lines stretched out the door when Santa Barbara-founded chain McConnell’s reopened, with guests eager to try more than a dozen flavors, plus milkshakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and floats.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of float
Noun
  • The test subjects were collected in Stockton, and a local marina there will be the first site to test zequanox on golden mussels in the wild this fall.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Guzmán said there are opportunities for investments in real estate, solar farms and energy to help ease the country’s electricity shortage, as well as in marinas and the tourism industry.
    — Edith M. Lederer, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of marina

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“Embarcadero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarcadero. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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