Definition

1. Noun:
   • Land bordering a body of water: The area of land that is immediately adjacent to a significant body of water, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean. It refers to the strip of land at the water's edge.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The hotel is located on the waterside, offering beautiful views of the lake.
  • We went for a walk along the waterside to enjoy the evening breeze.
  • The city is developing the waterside to create a new public park and promenade.

Advanced Usage

• "at the waterside": In or on the area of land next to the water.

  • There are several restaurants at the waterside where you can dine outdoors.

• "waterside property": Real estate or land that is located next to a body of water.

  • Owning waterside property is often more expensive due to the desirable location.

Variants and Related Words

• Waterfront (n): A more common synonym, often used for urban areas along a harbor or shore.

  • The city's waterfront is bustling with activity.

• Shore (n): The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. It is a more general term.

  • We collected shells on the shore.

• Bank (n): The land alongside a river.

  • We had a picnic on the river bank.

Synonyms

• Waterfront: Land or an area of a town or city next to a body of water.
• Shore: The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river.
• Bank: The land alongside a river or lake.
• Coast: The part of the land adjoining or near the sea (specifically for seas/oceans).

Notes on Usage

• "Waterside" is a somewhat formal or descriptive term. In everyday conversation, more specific words like shore, bank, or waterfront are often used depending on the type of water body.
• It is typically used as a singular noun, often in the context of location, development, or leisure activities.
• It is not commonly used as part of phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily literal, describing a physical location.

Noun

1. land bordering a body of water