as in dock
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
didn't see any passengers waiting for the ferry, so the captain sailed past the jetty
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Recent Examples of jetty
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
Among the ruins of jetties and stairs, where travelers waited for ferries, mudlarks often find accessories, coins and pins.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
In the early evening of March 23, authorities intercepted two more migrant smuggling vessels, the first near the jetty in Mission Beach and the second several miles off the coast.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
The Pier and two jetties help to shape the waves of this beach—which attracts surfers from near and far, and a number of surf competitions, including the Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest and Super Girl Surf Pro contest, the world’s largest professional female surfer competition in the world.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
Among the ruins of jetties and stairs, where travelers waited for ferries, mudlarks often find accessories, coins and pins.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
In the early evening of March 23, authorities intercepted two more migrant smuggling vessels, the first near the jetty in Mission Beach and the second several miles off the coast.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
The Pier and two jetties help to shape the waves of this beach—which attracts surfers from near and far, and a number of surf competitions, including the Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest and Super Girl Surf Pro contest, the world’s largest professional female surfer competition in the world.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetty
Noun
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Fans on the upper concourse have to stand in long lines waiting for concessions at the few available vendors, and while four loading docks may have been plenty for Manilow, Timberlake had 25 semitrailers full of equipment (not counting tour buses).—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Join a nightly boat tour at 7 P.M. from the hotel’s restaurant dock.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside Online,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stonington, Maine: After two devastating storms, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a 150ft section of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed while being hit by high waves.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The focus of the beachfront pier is the chic loungers, iconic striped umbrellas, and an elegant, refined atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Meet near the fishing pier at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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While many of the street-side cafes lining the river are on the touristy side, the handful of spots actually on the quay are anything but.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetty. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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