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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Outdoors, an expansive lawn and waterfront terraces invite celebration, relaxation, and unforgettable Vineyard summers.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
Rural areas, high elevations, and open fields or waterfronts with a clear eastern view are ideal.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
With its growing food scene, ever-expanding walkable waterfront, and proximity to some of Florida’s best beaches, Tampa is heating up this summer in more ways than one.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
Emergency crews from a host of government agencies were working through the night to clean up a 2,000-gallon diesel spill along part of Baltimore’s waterfront that started Wednesday morning.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
Rural areas, high elevations, and open fields or waterfronts with a clear eastern view are ideal.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
With its growing food scene, ever-expanding walkable waterfront, and proximity to some of Florida’s best beaches, Tampa is heating up this summer in more ways than one.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
Emergency crews from a host of government agencies were working through the night to clean up a 2,000-gallon diesel spill along part of Baltimore’s waterfront that started Wednesday morning.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 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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