waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfrənt 
ˈwä-
: land, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water
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Photo : Richard Sammons of Fairfax & Sammons A plan showcasing both parcels and their waterfronts.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s a spa, yoga, croquet, tennis courts, and waterfront chairs overlooking the marina.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Our readers even named it their favorite waterfront town in North Carolina in the 2024 South's Best Awards.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Malibu Beach Inn, a luxury hotel located on the Malibu waterfront, reopened on January 24 and wants to let patrons know that now, more than ever, caring and compassionate guests are welcome.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s a spa, yoga, croquet, tennis courts, and waterfront chairs overlooking the marina.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Our readers even named it their favorite waterfront town in North Carolina in the 2024 South's Best Awards.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Malibu Beach Inn, a luxury hotel located on the Malibu waterfront, reopened on January 24 and wants to let patrons know that now, more than ever, caring and compassionate guests are welcome.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
-ˌfrənt
: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water
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