as in dock
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
didn't see any passengers waiting for the ferry, so the captain sailed past the jetty
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Recent Examples of jetty
The Pier and two jetties help to shape the waves of this beach—which attracts surfers from near and far, and a number of surf competitions, including the Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest and Super Girl Surf Pro contest, the world’s largest professional female surfer competition in the world.
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Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In the early evening of March 23, authorities intercepted two more migrant smuggling vessels, the first near the jetty in Mission Beach and the second several miles off the coast.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2025
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Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In the early evening of March 23, authorities intercepted two more migrant smuggling vessels, the first near the jetty in Mission Beach and the second several miles off the coast.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetty
Noun
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In the photo, Sterling wore a floral baby carrier with a doll inside while standing on a dock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The three-bedroom, four-bathroom house stretches more than 300 feet across Lake Washington’s waterfront has a dock that supports boats and seaplanes.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stonington, Maine: After two devastating storms, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a 150ft section of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed while being hit by high waves.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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Meet on the pier for a family meal at Surf's Up Grill & Bar.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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On a dank quay beneath Paris’s Pont Alexandre III, a beauty moment of epic proportions was born.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Jetty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetty. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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