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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Waterfront emerged as a compound word in 19th-century America, formed from the combination of water and front. The term became widely established as port cities developed, serving to denote areas along rivers and coastlines where water meets land.
Breakdown
water (a body of liquid) + front (the forward-facing side or edge). The compound literally describes the area where a body of water meets the land at its foremost edge.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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