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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The building's lounge has a fireplace, kitchen, and rooftop grill; restaurants, VIDA Fitness, Nationals Park, and the waterfront are walking distance.
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The Week Staff, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The facility, in an industrial area on the Brooklyn waterfront, is used mainly for post-arrest detention for people awaiting trial in federal courts in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
—Michael Balsamo, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Stroll alongside the marina at the historic waterfront or over to Jones Point Park to revel in stunning views across the Potomac River.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Waterfront Getaway Cabin in Vinalhaven, Maine
This gorgeous waterfront cabin in Maine has all the Americana features that only true Mainers can cultivate.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Week Staff, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The facility, in an industrial area on the Brooklyn waterfront, is used mainly for post-arrest detention for people awaiting trial in federal courts in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
—Michael Balsamo, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Stroll alongside the marina at the historic waterfront or over to Jones Point Park to revel in stunning views across the Potomac River.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
From $199 per night. BOOK NOW Courtesy of Airbnb
Waterfront Getaway Cabin in Vinalhaven, Maine
This gorgeous waterfront cabin in Maine has all the Americana features that only true Mainers can cultivate.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for waterfront
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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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