jetty
noun
a pier or structure of stones, piles, or the like, projecting into the sea or other body of water to protect a harbor, deflect the current, etc.
jetties
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pluralof jetty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In August, sand erosion exposed a pair of jetties that were built decades ago to stop beach erosion and protect oceanfront homes near the entrance of Newport Harbor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Forecasters say beachgoers should be cautious, checking with lifeguards on whether it’s safe to swim and staying off rock jetties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Some of the newly uncovered objects are from the city’s unsuccessful attempts to build jetties in the early 1900s, before the Army Corps of Engineers took over, said local historian William Lobdell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Authorities have recommended measures including providing safer boats and life jackets, dredging waterways, deploying water guards at jetties and terminals, and ensuring boat operators are properly trained and licensed.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
When the waves are rolling in, my friends are the jetties.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
