waterfront

noun

wa·​ter·​front ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfrənt How to pronounce waterfront (audio)
ˈwä-
: land, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water

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One of the largest beer festivals in Florida will bring 120 brands to the waterfront in Deerfield Beach this month. South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025 The waterfront resort, located on Yas Island, will be built and operated by Miral, a developer with multiple existing projects in the country, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 The attraction will be on the waterfront of Yas Island, already a leisure travel destination. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025 It'll be built as a waterfront resort on Yas Island, a hub for entertainment that already draws millions of visitors from across the Middle East, Africa, India, Europe and beyond. Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterfront

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterfront was in 1766

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“Waterfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterfront. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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waterfront

noun
wa·​ter·​front -ˌfrənt How to pronounce waterfront (audio)
: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water

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