waterfront

noun
UK: /ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt/
US: /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/

  1. The area of a town or city next to the sea, a river, or a lake.

    1. We walked along the waterfront.
    2. The city is planning to redevelop its old waterfront area with new shops.

  2. A street or area located on the edge of a body of water, often used for recreational activities or commercial purposes.

    1. They have a house on the waterfront.
    2. The restaurant boasts stunning views of the waterfront and harbor.

Synonyms

shore coast seaside harbor riverside beach
waterfront adjective

  1. Located on or near the edge of a body of water.

    1. We stayed in a waterfront hotel.
    2. The town has many waterfront restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "waterfront" in English means: The area of a town or city next to the sea, a river, or a lake., A street or area located on the edge of a body of water, often used for recreational activities or commercial purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "waterfront" is /ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt/ in British English and /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "waterfront": shore, coast, seaside, harbor, riverside, beach.

Example usage of "waterfront": "We walked along the waterfront.". More examples on the page.