# frontage

/ˈfɹəntɪdʒ/ (US) · /fɹˈʌntɪdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/frontage
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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