as in beach
the land or the part of a town next to the water of an ocean, lake, etc.
They have evening concerts on the waterfront.
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Recent Examples of waterfront
The twenty-two-year-old drinking pink cocktails at a waterfront bar.
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Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
What to do nearby The resort overlooks Polo Beach, with easy access via a short path to the waterfront, where ocean activities abound.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
An outdoor heated pool beckons during the warmer months of the year, and the resort’s Leatherstocking Golf Course has offered a scenic waterfront spot for golf vacations since the resort first opened in 1909.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Other snaps show the gymnast relaxing by the large pool overlooking the waterfront and cuddling with her dog.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
What to do nearby The resort overlooks Polo Beach, with easy access via a short path to the waterfront, where ocean activities abound.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
An outdoor heated pool beckons during the warmer months of the year, and the resort’s Leatherstocking Golf Course has offered a scenic waterfront spot for golf vacations since the resort first opened in 1909.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Other snaps show the gymnast relaxing by the large pool overlooking the waterfront and cuddling with her dog.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for waterfront
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfront
Noun
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Riding the Red Car down to the beach or up into the San Gabriel Mountains was a common leisure activity.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Back when the Big Ten decided to bloat itself from coast to coast, causing an avalanche of conference expansion, the rumblings started about a possible secession.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Waterfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfront. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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