Word Noun
frontage
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈfɹəntɪdʒ/ UK /fɹˈʌntɪdʒ/ frontage UK spelling frontages
Definition
n.the part of a building that faces a street or a public area. It is the side you see when you walk past the building.
n.the portion of a building's exterior that faces a public street or open space. Often used in legal or architectural contexts to describe the width of a property.
Examples
“The shop has a large frontage on the main street.”
“The developer purchased the land for its wide frontage, which would allow for a grand entrance to the new hotel.”
“Urban planners often prioritize properties with significant frontage to ensure that commercial buildings are visible and accessible to pedestrians passing through the city center.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
Updated