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wharf

noun

ˈ(h)wȯrf

Definition of wharf

as in dock

a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers tied the rowboat up at the wharf

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Recent Examples of wharf Staff picks up guests from the nearby ferry wharf in sporty Jeeps for ease of arrival—a nice homey touch (one of many here) that segues perfectly into a welcome drink in the sun that will remind you to slow down into island time. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 An official commissioner of confiscation seized his Philadelphia home and wharf, which were worth thousands of pounds, along with his land in Chester County. — Kimberly Nath, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 This former wharf on the Mississippi is now an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway, with a pavilion, a children’s area, misting stations, and workout options. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wharf

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Whistling and cheering, crowds gathered on the concrete dock below.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The morgue that serves La Guaira is makeshift—a white tent on a dock lined with body bags and coffins.

— Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

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Francis had waited over an hour in the relentless heat just at the pier alone.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
New retail openings in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, a takeover of the pier at Hôtel Martinez and the launch of the 72-metre ALO Voyage yacht together signal something much bigger than summer brand theatre.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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