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waterfront

waterfront

Meaning of waterfront

area by water

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British English/ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt/
American English/ə ˈwɑtɚfrʌnt/
Russian transcription[nəbʲɪˈrʲeʐnəjə]
waterfront
waterfront - набережная
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waterfront with Russian translation

waterfront usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы арендовали велосипеды и катались по набережной на закате.

We rented bicycles and rode along the waterfront at sunset.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Вдоль набережной открыты маленькие галереи и пекарни, которые можно посетить.

There are small galleries and bakeries along the waterfront for visitors to explore.

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waterfront belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

waterfrontнабережная
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

waterfront synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between waterfront / seafront / riverside / riverwalk / quay / dock

🇬🇧English
waterfront

General area along the edge of a body of water, often developed or used for leisure and commerce.

B1Very Often

The new shops and restaurants on the waterfront attract many visitors.

Новые магазины и рестораны на набережной привлекают многих посетителей.

S
🇬🇧English
seafront

The area directly facing the sea, often with hotels, promenades and beaches.

B1Often

The seafront was full of people on holiday.

Набережная у моря была полна отдыхающих.

R
🇬🇧English
riverside

The land or area beside a river; often used for housing, parks or paths.

B1Often

They bought a flat on the riverside with a good view.

Они купили квартиру на набережной с хорошим видом.

R
🇬🇧English
riverwalk

A pedestrian path or developed walkway beside a river, often part of urban regeneration projects.

B1Rarely

The city built a new riverwalk with cafes and benches.

В городе построили новую набережную с кафе и лавочками.

Q
🇬🇧English
quay

A solid landing place or platform along the water where ships load and unload; more maritime and formal.

B1Rarely

The cargo was moved from the ship to the quay.

Груз переместили с судна на причал.

D
🇬🇧English
dock

An area where ships are moored, loaded or repaired; can be a basin or a quay area.

B1Very Often

The ship pulled into the dock for repairs.

Корабль подошёл к доку для ремонта.

B
🇬🇧English
boardwalk

A wooden walkway along the beach or waterfront, usually for pedestrians and leisure.

B1Often

We walked the boardwalk and watched the sunset.

Мы прогулялись по деревянной набережной и смотрели закат.

P
🇬🇧English
promenade

A paved public walkway for strolling, often along a waterfront or park.

B1Often

They strolled along the promenade after dinner.

Они прогулялись по набережной после ужина.

🇬🇧English

The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or large river; general, natural term for the edge.

B1Very Often

We walked along the shore collecting shells.

Мы шли по берегу, собирая ракушки.

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waterfront translation: набережная. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce waterfront

/ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt/

waterfront translation

набережная

waterfront examples

We rented bicycles and rode along the waterfront at sunset.

waterfront transcription

/ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt/, /ə ˈwɑtɚfrʌnt/

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waterfront meaning: what does it mean?

area by water

waterfront pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

waterfront is pronounced as /ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

waterfront definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We rented bicycles and rode along the waterfront at sunset. Translation: Мы арендовали велосипеды и катались по набережной на закате.

Is waterfront part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, waterfront (набережная) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is waterfront part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, waterfront (набережная) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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