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 For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 Much of the sand that comes down the Santa Ana River gets regularly dredged and hauled to the groin jetties in West Newport. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 June 2026 People were urged to stay away from rocks, jetties and piers, and to never turn your back to the ocean. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jetty
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Noun
  • In the heat of summer, large bluegills love to hang in the cool shade below docks.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • The six-bedroom, 6,361-square-foot Bay Point property features a private dock, rooftop terrace, infinity pool and 400-bottle wine cellar.
    Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
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
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
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

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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetty. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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