noun
Etymology
Origin of waterfront
Example Sentences
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A handful of commenters among the hundreds on social media came down on his side: “Why is it when people own waterfront properties others feel it is ok to trespass,” one wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The eight-bedroom seven-bathroom property sits on 4.12 acres and boasts a chef’s kitchen, home theater, entertainment room, and primary suite with a fireplace and private waterfront balcony.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The insurer declined to pay a cent after their $3.7 million “dream home” by the Bradenton, Fla., waterfront took a beating from Hurricane Milton.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The Miramar Military Academy — first operating on the Venice waterfront and then in Redondo Beach — advertised itself as “an ideal school for manly boys.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Out the window, Jackson could see straight down the street to the waterfront.
From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis
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