Waterfront: meaning, definitions and examples

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waterfront

 

[ หˆwษ”หtษ™หŒfrสŒnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frente ribeirinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒ เคคเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wasserfront

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepi laut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฑะตั€ะตะถะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nabrzeลผe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ•ใƒญใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท front de mer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frente al mar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sahil ลŸeridi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›Œํ„ฐํ”„๋ŸฐํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุงุฌู‡ุฉ ุงู„ุจุญุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกbล™eลพรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกbreลพie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปจๆฐดๅŒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obreลพje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatnsbakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ ะถะฐา“ะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ—แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ su kษ™narฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.