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waterfront

noun

Definition of waterfront

as in beach

the land or the part of a town next to the water of an ocean, lake, etc. They have evening concerts on the waterfront.

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Recent Examples of waterfront Its focal point is a pavilion with outdoor reception area and an event/seminar space called the Blue Box, situated on the Geneva waterfront. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Malmö itself mixes an older center with striking modern development closer to the waterfront. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Although the route is scenic in every season, summer offers the best conditions for taking advantage of its waterfront stops. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Ungaro lived with Araujo in a waterfront Sunny Isles Beach condo. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterfront

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Thankfully, there is a fleet of golf carts available to whisk you up from the beach to your room, making this more accessible for travelers with low mobility.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Federal and local officials are investigating after a banner plane crashed into the water off a popular Florida beach on Thursday morning.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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Lunches can be taken at Da Gioia’s tiny stretch of smooth pebble beach (the rocky Amalfi’s coast version of white sand) at Marina Piccola, with space enough for 42 sun loungers at low tide and a private rentable section for 6-8 more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Hurricane Marie is expected to stay off the California coast, reducing the potential for significant flooding and strong winds, but the storm is poised to deliver dangerous surf conditions and some tropical rain over Labor Day weekend.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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