waterfront
noun
land on the edge of a body of water.
waterfronts
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pluralof waterfront.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Rapid population growth, rising rents and limited access to formal housing have pushed many low-income residents into informal settlements, particularly along waterfronts and transport corridors.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
The pier, once “one of the wildest, bawdiest waterfronts on the West Coast,” was again restored to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
The work to protect salmon habitat extends beyond those forest streams, through agricultural land, urban landscapes and working waterfronts.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
Research in recent years has shown that building walls along some waterfronts deflects the water elsewhere, causing damage.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2022
From New Jersey to Alaska, reservoirs, bridges, tunnels, factories, and waterfronts were put under guard.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
