quay

noun
UK: /kiː/
US: /keɪ/

  1. A structure built on the edge of a waterway, used for loading and unloading ships.

    1. The boat is near the quay.
    2. We watched the sailors unload goods from the ship at the quay.

  2. A platform, usually of concrete or stone, alongside which a ship can dock to load or unload cargo or passengers.

    1. They tied up the ferry to the quay.
    2. The bustling quay was filled with tourists eager to board the cruise ship.

Synonyms

wharf pier dock jetty landing berth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quay" in English means: A structure built on the edge of a waterway, used for loading and unloading ships., A platform, usually of concrete or stone, alongside which a ship can dock to load or unload cargo or passengers..

The phonetic transcription of "quay" is /kiː/ in British English and /keɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quay": wharf, pier, dock, jetty, landing, berth.

Example usage of "quay": "The boat is near the quay.". More examples on the page.