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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The Thing performing at the end of the runway, overlooking the Pier 40 waterfront.
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Seeing his image loom over the waterfront underscored how Baltimore both embraces global Black culture and threads it seamlessly into its own story.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
In Duluth, rest your head at Solglimt, a five-room bed-and-breakfast with Lake Superior beach access, or the waterfront Fitger’s Hotel.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Village attorney James Kalny wrote that the denial would preserve the village’s quaint character, preserve public views of the waterfront and align with its comprehensive plan, which calls for the property to continue as a resort.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Seeing his image loom over the waterfront underscored how Baltimore both embraces global Black culture and threads it seamlessly into its own story.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
In Duluth, rest your head at Solglimt, a five-room bed-and-breakfast with Lake Superior beach access, or the waterfront Fitger’s Hotel.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Village attorney James Kalny wrote that the denial would preserve the village’s quaint character, preserve public views of the waterfront and align with its comprehensive plan, which calls for the property to continue as a resort.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 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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