Word
waterside
Phoneticswa·ter·side
UK/wˈɔːtəsˌaɪd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the land right next to a river, lake, or the sea. You go there to walk, eat, or relax by the water.
n. land bordering a river, lake, sea, or other body of water, especially developed for housing, leisure, or commerce.
Examples
“We have lunch at a small café by the waterside.”
“They rent a flat near the waterside and walk along the river every evening after work.”
“The old warehouses along the waterside have become galleries and restaurants that draw crowds on summer nights.”
Examples
simple
“We have lunch at a small café by the waterside.”
contextual
“They rent a flat near the waterside and walk along the river every evening after work.”
complex
“The old warehouses along the waterside have become galleries and restaurants that draw crowds on summer nights.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “waterside” in context.
Verb
01. develop waterside
“The city plans to develop the waterside with new parks.”
verb + noun
02. dine by waterside
“Tourists love to dine by the waterside in summer.”
verb + prep + noun
03. enjoy waterside
“Visitors can enjoy the waterside on foot or by boat.”
verb + noun
04. overlook waterside
“Our balcony overlooks the waterside and the boats.”
verb + noun
05. sit by waterside
“We sat by the waterside and watched the sunset.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. bustling waterside
“The bustling waterside is full of cafes and performers.”
adj + noun
07. picturesque waterside
“We had lunch at a picturesque waterside in Bruges.”
adj + noun
08. tranquil waterside
“They found a tranquil waterside to read and relax.”
adj + noun
09. dinner by the waterside
“We booked dinner by the waterside for our anniversary.”
10. picnic by the waterside
“The family had a picnic by the waterside on Sunday.”
11. stay in a waterside hotel
“They stayed in a waterside hotel with a view of the lake.”
12. walk along the waterside
“Every morning we walk along the waterside before breakfast.”
Etymology
From Middle English water-syde, water side, equivalent to water + -side.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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