waterfront
Translation
waterfront, dockside
Examples
They live in a nice apartment on the waterfront.
They live in a nice flat on the waterfront.
The old waterfront was redeveloped into a park.
The old waterfront was redeveloped into a park.
Grammar Patterns
on the waterfront in the area of a town that is next to the sea, a lake, or a river They live on the waterfront.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dockside, quayside, riverside
Etymology
A compound word from 'water' and 'front'. It refers to the part of a town that is facing the water.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'front' of the city that meets the 'water'. This is usually an area with docks, restaurants, and parks.