waterfront — the part of a city or town alongside a body of water
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the part of a city or town alongside a body of water
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/
Korean meaning: 물가, 해안가 지역 (도시의 강변이나 해변 지역)
Korean pronunciation: 워-터-프런트 (강세: 워)
Example Sentences
- He bought an expensive waterfront condo and now he's broke but has a great view.
- The city plans to revitalize the old waterfront area.
- We walked along the waterfront enjoying the sea breeze and overpriced fish and chips.
waterfront
NOUN//ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt//
the part of a city or town alongside a body of water
Where city meets water
At the waterfront, find what you want up front!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
물(water)과 앞쪽(front)이 만나는 곳이라는 의미에서 탄생한 단어입니다. 19세기 미국에서 항구 도시들이 발달하면서 강변이나 해변 지역을 지칭하는 용어로 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“He bought an expensive waterfront condo and now he's broke but has a great view.”
“The city plans to revitalize the old waterfront area.”
“We walked along the waterfront enjoying the sea breeze and overpriced fish and chips.”
“The waterfront festival attracts thousands of visitors every summer.”
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