harborside

adjective

har·​bor·​side ˈhär-bər-ˌsīd How to pronounce harborside (audio)
: located next to a harbor

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The rooms Eighty-two guest rooms span from classic inn quarters to private harborside cottages and suites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026 In March, Tate addressed the British government in a video posted from a harborside balcony in Hong Kong. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Recent research puts the city’s waterfront premium near 120%, a figure that helps explain why the most direct version of harborside living occupies such a coveted and pricey category. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 From harborside penthouses to country retreats, Daher Interior Design devises functional and beautiful spaces that stand the test of time. — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of harborside was in 1924

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“Harborside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harborside. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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