waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfrənt 
ˈwä-
: land, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Jackman and Furness purchased an empty 2.5-acre waterfront plot for $3.5 million in 2015 and spent the next six years building a custom Long Island retreat with three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a guest house and access to a private beach.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 May 2025
All waterfront facility operations are suspended except for final preparations.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
And now their city is following suit, expanding along the waterfront, revamping an area recently branded The Athens Riviera.
—Elinda Labropoulou, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Jackman and Furness purchased an empty 2.5-acre waterfront plot for $3.5 million in 2015 and spent the next six years building a custom Long Island retreat with three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a guest house and access to a private beach.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 May 2025
All waterfront facility operations are suspended except for final preparations.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
And now their city is following suit, expanding along the waterfront, revamping an area recently branded The Athens Riviera.
—Elinda Labropoulou, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
-ˌfrənt
: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water
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