quayside

noun

quay·​side ˈkē-ˌsīd How to pronounce quayside (audio)
ˈkā-, 
ˈkwā-
: land bordering a quay

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The quayside, now planted with fast-maturing plane trees and creeper climbing the sandstone walls, is thronged on any sunny day with joggers, walkers and their dogs. — Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026 The beans are roasted in-house, the coffee drinks meticulously crafted, and the quayside location made for a uniquely pleasant experience. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 That’s anything from hosting a wedding for Below Deck’s Captain Sandy to quayside soirees for 70 people. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025 Locals and visitors alike still flock to its quayside terrace for an aperitif served with a side of people watching, just like Jean Cocteau, who lived in room 22, and his friends once did. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quayside

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quayside was in 1778

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“Quayside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quayside. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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