An example of 'waterfront' used in a sentence, drawing directly from the Collins Corpus examples provided, is:
"It was quiet at that time of night along the waterfront by South Harbour."
The term "waterfront" refers to the area alongside a body of water, such as a harbor, river, or ocean. This area often serves as a boundary or transition zone between land and water. Waterfronts are frequently developed for various purposes, including:
- Commercial Activities: Ports, docks, warehouses, and markets.
- Recreation: Parks, promenades, restaurants, bars, and residential buildings with water views.
- Transportation: Ferry terminals, boat launches, and access points for watercraft.
Based on the Collins Corpus reference, here are other examples illustrating the use of 'waterfront':
- "Then they hurried down to the waterfront where Chris had his sailing-boat tied to an old sagging pier."
- "I can usually tell when; there's motorbikes tearing up and down the waterfront."
These sentences demonstrate how 'waterfront' can be used to describe the location of structures (a pier, tied boat), activities (hurrying, tearing up and down), and general atmosphere (quiet).
Understanding the context helps clarify the specific function or appearance of the waterfront being described. Whether bustling with activity or serene and quiet, the waterfront is intrinsically linked to its adjacent body of water.
