Synonyms of quay

quay

noun

ˈkē 

as in wharf

a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers

docked the ferry at the quay to let the passengers off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wharf
• dock
• pier
• landing
• jetty
• float
• levee
• quai
• marina
• berth
• mooring
• shipyard
• wharfage
• dockyard
• embarcadero
• slip
• quayage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quay

Blast damage in the lower left section of a quay in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on Tuesday. — Colin Sheeley, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025

According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025

The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo. — Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025

Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels. — Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025