bayfront
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbeɪfrʌnt//
KK: /beɪfrʌnt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is located next to or facing a bay.
Example
The new park offers beautiful views of the bayfront.
Conversation
I visited that new café by the water yesterday.
Oh, the one with the bayfront view?
Yes! The scenery was stunning, especially at sunset.
I need to check it out; I love places with a nice waterfront.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coastal
maritime
littoral
Antonyms
inland
landlocked
interior
noun
Definition
A piece of land that is located next to the edge of a bay.
Example
The new park was built along the bayfront, offering beautiful views of the water.
Conversation
Have you been to the bayfront lately?
Not recently, but I remember it being really beautiful.
Yeah, it's such a nice place to relax and enjoy the view.
Root Explanation
Bayfront → The word is formed from "bay" (from Old French *baie*, meaning an inlet or a body of water) and "front" (from Old French *front*, meaning the forehead or front part). Together, they describe the area at the front of a bay or the waterfront area adjacent to a bay.
Memory Tip
Picture a body of water ('bay') at the 'front' of a location — that's what bayfront refers to, the area right by the water.
Visually Confused Words
afront
bifront
bayonet
baronet
affront