A part of a town or city that is next to a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean, often developed for commercial or recreational use. The new restaurant on the waterfront offers stunning views of the harbor.
The land along the edge of a body of water. The city plans to develop the waterfront to attract more tourists.
The dock or port area of a harbor, especially regarded as the focus of shipping activities. Longshoremen crowded the waterfront as the cargo ship eased into its berth.