waterfront

[waw-ter-fruhnt, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌfrʌnt, ˈwɒt ər- /

NOUN

bank

Synonyms

STRONG

beach cay cliff coast edge embankment lakefront lakeshore lakeside ledge levee oceanfront reef riverside seaboard seafront shore strand

WEAK

riverfront seabank streamside

NOUN

beach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coast shore

STRONG

bank lakeshore lakeside littoral margin oceanfront seaboard seafront seashore seaside shingle strand

NOUN

seashore

Synonyms

STRONG

bank coast littoral oceanfront seaboard seafront seaside shingle shore strand

NOUN

shore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bank beach border coast riverbank sand seaboard seashore

STRONG

brim brink coastland embankment lakeshore lakeside littoral margin riverside sands seacoast shingle strand

Antonyms

STRONG

center interior middle

WEAK

inland

Example Sentences

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The waterfront estate in Sunset Islands joins a wave of nine-figure home listings in the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Na sits in the corner of a Côte d’Azur waterfront lounge on a glorious midday, the sky an almost abstract blue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Spain's military police and disaster response teams have both set up large reception tents and access to the waterfront is restricted.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Instead, BeachLife is built around creating a culture and a sense of community, with an eclectic lineup designed so fans can find something to enjoy while taking in the Redondo Beach waterfront.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

After one more look in both directions, he walked off along the waterfront out of sight.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

waterfront

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