as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
docked the ferry at the quay to let the passengers off
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Recent Examples of quay
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.
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
On a dank quay beneath Paris’s Pont Alexandre III, a beauty moment of epic proportions was born.
—Jessica Diner, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
But security and logistical concerns — and an outcry from booksellers along the city’s picturesque quays — have led the government to progressively scale back its ambitions.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
The welcome also included a cannon salute and music by Sweden’s Royal Guards, lined up on the quay at the foot of the Swedish royal palace.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
On a dank quay beneath Paris’s Pont Alexandre III, a beauty moment of epic proportions was born.
—Jessica Diner, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
But security and logistical concerns — and an outcry from booksellers along the city’s picturesque quays — have led the government to progressively scale back its ambitions.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
The welcome also included a cannon salute and music by Sweden’s Royal Guards, lined up on the quay at the foot of the Swedish royal palace.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quay
Noun
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City officials hope the signs, fencing, orange safety barriers and exposed wooden decking at the end of the wharf will be gone by early next year.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The wharf has more than 4,400 wooden pilings, made of Douglas Fir.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The small harbor tugboat tows vessels to and from the Marine Group’s boat lift piers and docks.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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With a dock capable of 4K, the Switch 2 looked great on my TV.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The club itself doesn’t own boats, but some of its members’ boats are kept at piers on the water, with others on a grassy vacant lot behind the clubhouse.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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In 2026, the pier at Celebration Key will add two more berths so a total of four Carnival ships can dock at the same time.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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“Quay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quay. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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