Word
docklands
Phoneticsdock·lands, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɑkɫəndz/
UK/dˈɒkləndz/
Plural noun
Definition
n. an area around a port where ships load and unload goods, with docks and old warehouses. Many old docklands are now homes, shops and offices.
n. a district surrounding or formerly occupied by docks, typically comprising wharves, warehouses and port infrastructure, often redeveloped for housing and commerce.
Examples
“The old docklands now have shops and flats.”
“The city plans to turn the empty docklands into parks, offices and new homes by the river.”
“Once noisy with cranes and cargo ships, the docklands have become quiet streets where old warehouses now hold galleries, cafes and expensive apartments.”
Examples
simple
“The old docklands now have shops and flats.”
contextual
“The city plans to turn the empty docklands into parks, offices and new homes by the river.”
complex
“Once noisy with cranes and cargo ships, the docklands have become quiet streets where old warehouses now hold galleries, cafes and expensive apartments.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “docklands” in context.
Verb
01. docklands decline
“The docklands declined rapidly after container ships moved elsewhere.”
noun + verb
02. docklands thrive
“Once neglected, the docklands now thrive with restaurants and galleries.”
noun + verb
03. explore docklands
“We spent the afternoon exploring the docklands by boat.”
verb + noun
04. live in docklands
“Many young professionals live in the docklands near the river.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. abandoned docklands
“Artists moved their studios into the abandoned docklands.”
adj + noun
06. derelict docklands
“The city turned the derelict docklands into a lively cultural quarter.”
adj + noun
07. former docklands
“The museum explains the history of the former docklands.”
adj + noun
08. old docklands
“They converted the old docklands into flats, cafes and offices.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. history of docklands
“This exhibition tells the history of the docklands and its workers.”
noun + prep + noun
10. redevelopment of docklands
“The redevelopment of the docklands created thousands of new jobs.”
noun + prep + noun
11. explore the former docklands
“Tourists can explore the former docklands on a guided boat trip.”
12. live in the old docklands
“They live in the old docklands in a converted warehouse.”
Usage
Takes a plural verb even when referring to a single area.
Real-World Examples
“In 2003 a new museum opened in a Grade I-listed Georgian warehouse in London's docklands to explore the history of a part of the capital which at its height was the busiest port in the world.” “It was this constant stream of fruit ships arriving into the South Quay Import Dock in London’s docklands that led to the renaming of one of the dock berths.” Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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