Definition of "waterfront" []

• Land abutting a body of water. (noun)
• The part of a town or city that abuts water, especially a district of wharves where ships dock. (noun)

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• "Density on the waterfront is a good thing, at least we know (similar to the lands around the Dome) that the area is being used, by people, 12 months out of the year."
• "The soil under the viaduct and the waterfront is actually 60 feet of soft fill held up by the seawall."
• "Looking down at the waterfront is the Harbour Commission Building."