Word
waterfront
Phoneticswa·ter·front, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɔtɝˌfɹənt/
UK/wˈɔːtəfɹˌʌnt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the part of a town or city that is next to a river, a lake, or the ocean.
n. the land or district of a city that borders a body of water, often associated with maritime or recreational activity.
Examples
“We went for a walk along the waterfront at sunset.”
“The city invested millions to transform the old industrial waterfront into a park with restaurants and shops.”
“Urban planners often prioritise waterfront development because the proximity to water increases property values and provides a natural focal point for public gatherings and cultural events.”
Examples
simple
“We went for a walk along the waterfront at sunset.”
contextual
“The city invested millions to transform the old industrial waterfront into a park with restaurants and shops.”
complex
“Urban planners often prioritise waterfront development because the proximity to water increases property values and provides a natural focal point for public gatherings and cultural events.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun, as in 'waterfront property' or 'waterfront views'.
Etymology
From water + front.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
The word in film
On the Waterfront · 1954 · Crime
- Directed by:
- Elia Kazan
- Starring:
- Marlon Brando, Rod Steiger, Karl Malden
Elia Kazan directs this landmark drama about a former prizefighter turned dockworker who finds the courage to testify against a corrupt labor union. The title names the dockland district and shipping piers of Hoboken, New Jersey, where longshoremen must fight for daily survival.
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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