as in dock
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
didn't see any passengers waiting for the ferry, so the captain sailed past the jetty
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Recent Examples of jetty
Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
This artificial reef, made of 20 artificial reef modules plus an artificial reef jetty that extends from the beach into the water, is located just offshore in shallow waters.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
The money was to help pay for overdue maintenance or replacement of harbor facilities such as docks, gangways, gates, pilings, rip-rap and jetties.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Residents enjoy private beach access, a dedicated jetty for yachts up to 75 feet, world-class fishing, diving, golfing, and a private helipad for quick trips to Auckland.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
This artificial reef, made of 20 artificial reef modules plus an artificial reef jetty that extends from the beach into the water, is located just offshore in shallow waters.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
The money was to help pay for overdue maintenance or replacement of harbor facilities such as docks, gangways, gates, pilings, rip-rap and jetties.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Residents enjoy private beach access, a dedicated jetty for yachts up to 75 feet, world-class fishing, diving, golfing, and a private helipad for quick trips to Auckland.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetty
Noun
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The small harbor tugboat tows vessels to and from the Marine Group’s boat lift piers and docks.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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With a dock capable of 4K, the Switch 2 looked great on my TV.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Santa Cruz damaged wharf bayarea maps This map was made with Google My Maps.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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The municipal wharf will be closed until further notice, Santa Cruz Fire Department said.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Last year, the Pacifica pier was closed for three weeks in January after it was battered during a severe winter storm that caused property and infrastructure damage in neighborhoods along the coast.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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One person was killed by the force of the explosion between the pier and the vessel itself, according to Simms.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The quays around this warehouse saw millions of emigrants board ships bound for destinations such as America and Canada.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Instead, the 54 rooms and four suites feature walls decorated with playful gold stencil motifs and views of either the Seine or the quay, and kids and adults alike will love the novelty of sleeping on a boat.—
Celeste Moure,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetty. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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