harborside

American

[hahr-ber-sahyd] / ˈhɑr bərˌsaɪd /

adjective

bordering a harbor.

adverb

in, to, or near the area bordering a harbor.

Etymology

Origin of harborside

First recorded in 1945–50; harbor + side ¹

Example Sentences

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When Mr. Olsen explained to the royal couple that the work was “about Sydney Harbor,” Prince Philip asked, “Where’s Luna Park?,” referring to the harborside amusement park.

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

The International Seabed Authority operated in relative obscurity for years from its harborside headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2022

Everything’s been canceled one by one, the latest being the Kenosha Pops Band’s season and the harborside Peanut Butter & Jam concerts.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2020

My Clipper Vacation would take me to the Inn at Laurel Point, usually just a four-minute harborside walk from where the Clipper docks.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2018

Heading into Africa from my harborside hotel, I entered a warren of narrow streets throbbing with activity.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

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