Definition of jettynext
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 By early afternoon, the scene shifts across the shaded wooden deck, as guests slip in from the jetty barefoot and still damp from the sea, for long, languid lunches that roll into dusk. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 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 Officials urged people to maintain a safe distance from the water and to stay away from jetties, piers, beachside rocks and other waterside infrastructure. Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Connaught also states that security footage captured Waddell walking toward a jetty and swimming on Wednesday, July 22, the day she was last seen. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jetty
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Noun
  • In lieu of El Banco, one stop added is Santa Barbara de Pinto, an unassuming fishing village where another dock had to be built to allow for AmaMelodia's size.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The device comes with a refill dock, two regular brush heads, and a charging cable.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
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
Noun
  • Construction on the ship will continue at the shipyard’s outfitting pier before the vessel ventures out for sea trials.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Alo made its French Riviera debut with stores in Saint-Tropez and Cannes, a takeover at the Hôtel Martinez pier and a 72-meter invitation-only yacht.
    Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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

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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetty. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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