quay
noun
a landing place, especially one of solid masonry, constructed along the edge of a body of water; wharf.
quays
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pluralof quay.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Road closures around O'Connell Street extend along the north and south quays of the Liffey, and to Westmoreland Street and O'Connell Bridge.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Boats can dock at wharfs, quays and piers protected by the reef's natural lagoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
On the stone quays of the Seine, even the most passionate odes to the river’s charms tend to arrive at the same conclusion: Nope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2024
Similar scenes play out along local quays and public parks.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
A hundred quays lined the waterfront, and the harbor was crowded with ships.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
