Waterfront: meaning, definitions and examples
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waterfront
[ หwษหtษหfrสnt ]
near the water
The waterfront is the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean. It often includes parks, promenades, and other recreational areas. Waterfront properties are highly sought after for their beautiful views and convenient access to water activities.
Synonyms
seaside, shoreline, water's edge
Examples of usage
- The city's waterfront is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.
- We decided to have a picnic on the waterfront and enjoy the sunset over the lake.
- The waterfront development project aims to revitalize the area and attract more visitors.
Translations
Translations of the word "waterfront" in other languages:
๐ต๐น frente ribeirinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒ เคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Wasserfront
๐ฎ๐ฉ tepi laut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฑะตัะตะถะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nabrzeลผe
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใฉใผใฟใผใใญใณใ
๐ซ๐ท front de mer
๐ช๐ธ frente al mar
๐น๐ท sahil ลeridi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฐํ๋ฐํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุงุฌูุฉ ุงูุจุญุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกbลeลพรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกbreลพie
๐จ๐ณ ๆปจๆฐดๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ obreลพje
๐ฎ๐ธ vatnsbakki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัั ะถะฐาะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ su kษnarฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ frente al mar
Etymology
The term 'waterfront' originated in the early 19th century and is a combination of 'water' and 'front'. It refers to the frontage or area along the water's edge. Waterfront areas have historically been important for trade, transportation, and recreation, leading to the development of cities and towns around bodies of water.
See also: water, waterbird, watercourse, watercraft, waterfall, waterfowl, waterhole, waterlogged, watermelon, waterproof, waterproofing, watertight, waterway, waterways.