as in beach
the land or the part of a town next to the water of an ocean, lake, etc.
They have evening concerts on the waterfront.
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Recent Examples of waterfront
The property includes over 500 feet of waterfront, a deepwater dock, and access to a small private island that now serves as a bird sanctuary.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
This week’s apartments include a one-bedroom in prime Greenwich Village and a Tudor City studio with leaded windows and a waterfront view.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 June 2025
This is not the first time Sacramento has tried to revamp its waterfront.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
On Again will perform a dinner show from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the intimate waterfront stage at The Deck.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
This week’s apartments include a one-bedroom in prime Greenwich Village and a Tudor City studio with leaded windows and a waterfront view.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 June 2025
This is not the first time Sacramento has tried to revamp its waterfront.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
On Again will perform a dinner show from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the intimate waterfront stage at The Deck.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for waterfront
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfront
Noun
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Pack up the car with beach supplies and spend the day at the beaches of St. George Island, Carrabelle, Dog Island, or Alligator Point.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Life threatening rip currents are possible at all beaches in the region through Sunday with breaking wave heights of six feet likely.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Nearly all of the island’s 19 square miles are covered in glaciers, punctuated by rugged cliffs, lava fields, and just a few ice-free stretches along the coast.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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More than 14 million apartments and houses have a substantial risk of flooding in the next 30 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office — from sea level rise and storm surge along the coasts, to heavy rain and river flooding inland.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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“Waterfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfront. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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