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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Head there for a divine waterfront dinner soundtracked by the swells of live music.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
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Head to Riva Grill for mouthwatering steaks, seafood, and sandwiches on the waterfront.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
Bayside opened in 1987 along the waterfront in downtown Miami, and attracted tourists and locals with a mix of boutiques, bars and restaurants.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Near the waterfront, the massive Stacks development is opening in phases, eventually to a total of 2,000 residential units.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Where to stay and eat, and how to get around
Courtesy of Visit Lake Tahoe
Head to Riva Grill for mouthwatering steaks, seafood, and sandwiches on the waterfront.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
Bayside opened in 1987 along the waterfront in downtown Miami, and attracted tourists and locals with a mix of boutiques, bars and restaurants.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Near the waterfront, the massive Stacks development is opening in phases, eventually to a total of 2,000 residential units.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Waterfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterfront. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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