bayfront en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbeɪˌfɹʌnt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From bay + front.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Adjoining or fronting on a bay.
She ushered us into her spacious bayfront office.
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bayfront en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbeɪˌfɹʌnt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From bay + front.
Meanings
-
The strip of land running along the shore of a bay
Now that most of the cities and counties bordering on the bay have formulated plans for their bayfronts, it is time to study the relationships among these many schemes, considering whether there are conflicts, duplications, opportunities overlooked, and needs unmet.
1963, Mel Scott, The Future of San Francisco Bay, page 88:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bayfronts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |