Meaning of the word waterfront in English

What does waterfront mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

waterfront

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.frʌnt/
UK /ˈwɔː.tə.frʌnt/

Noun

a part of a town or an area of land next to an area of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean

Example:
The city's waterfront has been revitalized with new restaurants and shops.
They bought a house on the waterfront with a beautiful view of the lake.