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.
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Noun
Marathon, a community of 13 islands, also offers casual waterside dining where marine wildlife adds to the ambiance. Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025 The waterside community feels a world away from the high-rise condos, traffic and packed beaches of nearby Panama City. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
This waterside city is a powerhouse blending natural beauty, coastal eateries, and cultural experiences. Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 4 May 2025 Stay off of beaches, rocks, jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterside

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 14 May. 2025.

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