waterside

American  

[waw-ter-sahyd, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌsaɪd, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

1. the margin, bank, or shore of a river, lake, ocean, etc.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated at the waterside.

   waterside insects; a waterside resort.

2. working by the waterside.

   waterside police.

waterside British  

/ ˈwɔːtəˌsaɪd /

noun

1. 1. the area of land beside a body of water

   2. ( as modifier )

      waterside houses

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Etymology

Origin of waterside

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at water, side ¹

Example Sentences

There’s a stunning group of watercolors, seemingly breathed onto the paper, by Joseph Mallord William Turner, fragile etchings by Whistler and dazzling, light-struck waterside scenes by Sargent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

It said strong gusts "pose a significant risk to safety" and appealed to the public to "exercise extreme caution, particularly along exposed cliffs, seafronts, piers and waterside paths".

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

“I work remotely from Bellingham and commute into Seattle via Amtrak Cascades a few times a month,” Grass writes, “and never tire of the waterside train views on the 6 p.m. departure out of Seattle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

The company also failed to warn residents about the alligators and installed docks and waterside benches, making Serge and other residents believe the reptiles posed no serious threat.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

His uncle had left the horses tied up in front of the waterside inn.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin