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

A quiet, steep lane leads down through fishermen's cottages with their orange pantile roofs to a waterside hotel and the sea.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

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

Sequim offers a mix of pleasant weather and waterside retreats surrounded by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Dungeness Bay and Sequim Bay.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

“Stay away from rocks, jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure,” the Weather Service added.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023

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

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