waterside

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noun

wa·​ter·​side ˈwȯ-tər-ˌsīd How to pronounce waterside (audio)
ˈwä-
: the margin of a body of water : waterfront

waterside

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adjective

1
: employed along the waterside
waterside workers
also : of or relating to the workers along the waterside
a waterside strike
2
: of, relating to, or located on the waterside
a waterside café

Examples of waterside in a Sentence

Noun The trail winds along the waterside.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Soon after his waterside crib was raided, there were almost daily sightings of him all over town, popping into cafes, taking walks and playing mini-golf with his twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 Delamar Traverse City, a waterside hotel, recently changed hands and benefited from an impressive remodel. Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Adjective
At the stern, the tender garage can transform into a spacious aft beach club with fold-down bulwarks that increase the amount of waterside space. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 In addition, the transom and side terraces can fold out to create additional waterside relaxation areas. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterside 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1564, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterside was in the 14th century

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“Waterside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterside. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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