jetty

noun

ˈje-tē How to pronounce jetty (audio)
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 It was towed into a nearby jetty to keep it from interfering with other boats’ navigation. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026 People should either stay out of the water or swim near lifeguards and avoid rock jetties, which can be deadly in such conditions, the weather service said. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jetty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetty
  1. dock
  2. wharf
  3. pier
  4. quay
Noun
  • Another snapshot captured the former reality star posing barefoot on a dock overlooking the water.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Heavyweight Power Delivery Beyond the UD-MSTH3’s display capabilities, the new dock offers 100W host charging that can keep the batteries of power-hungry laptops topped up under full workload.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dock
Noun
  • Stroll around the wharf and its eclectic businesses, or get out on the water with whale watching expeditions, sailing cruises, fishing and lobstering tours, and day trips and ferry rides to explore Casco Bay and its stunning islands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
  • When not enjoying the beautiful trappings and luxury amenities of the hotel, walk over to Stearns Wharf, the oldest working wood wharf in California, where views of the Santa Ynez Mountains meet the Pacific.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of wharf
Noun
  • Fitoor offers contemporary Indian fare, bright cocktails and beachy brunch steps from the pier.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Wide beaches, fishing piers, miniature golf, and easy access to Murrells Inlet State Park give families no shortage of ways to spend a long holiday weekend.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pier
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetty. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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