Definition

The area next to a place where boats are parked or loaded.

Example

We enjoyed a lovely evening walk along the dockside, watching the boats come in.

Conversation

Have you ever been to the dockside market?

Yeah, I went there last weekend!

What did you think of the food at the dockside stalls?

It was amazing! I loved the fresh seafood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dockside → It is formed from "dock" (from Middle Dutch *dok*, meaning a place for ships) and "side" (from Old English *sīde*, meaning the lateral surface of something). The word "dockside" refers to the area next to a dock where ships are moored or loaded.

Memory Tip

Picture the area next to a ship's "dock" where activities happen on the "side" — that's what dockside means.

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