Harbourside

adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An area (especially a residential area) near a harbour (often in the form of converted warehouses etc) UK
Adjective
  1. 1
    Located on or near a harbour. not-comparable

    "Finally, after passing more lochs and calling at several delightful little stations such as Dalmally (a well-preserved Victorian gem housing a B&B), we swing around the back of Oban to arrive at the harbourside station and journey's end - seven days and 81 trains after first leaving Halifax!"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An inner-city district of Bristol, England to the north and south of the Floating Harbour

Example

More examples

"Finally, after passing more lochs and calling at several delightful little stations such as Dalmally (a well-preserved Victorian gem housing a B&B), we swing around the back of Oban to arrive at the harbourside station and journey's end - seven days and 81 trains after first leaving Halifax!"

Etymology

From harbour + -side.

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