waterside
/'wɔ:təsaid/
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Definition
- 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
- land bordering a body of water