dockside

[ dok-sahyd ]

noun

1. land or area adjoining a dock:

   We were at the dockside to greet them.

adjective

1. pertaining to or located at or near a dockside:

   dockside warehouses; a dockside fire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dockside¹

First recorded in 1885–90; dock ¹ + side ¹

Example Sentences

Phil Brooks, Oceangate’s former Engineering Director, said the craft wasn’t properly checked after that dive because the company was struggling financially, and instead it was left for months on the dockside in Canada.

From BBC

Water quickly overwhelmed the beachside bar where she works - the Bridge Tender Inn Dockside & Tiki Bar - with waves splashing the sign and chunks of seaweed clumped near tables.

From BBC

Mr Head's regular dockside run sees him pass the famous Brunel Buttery café, where he is well-known.

From BBC

Last year the chef opened Trani’s Dockside Station, a seafood restaurant situated between AltaSea and West Harbor, in part to capitalize on the expected influx of visitors.

From Los Angeles Times

However, for a scenic but not too stuffy dining experience, readers also recommend Ray’s Boathouse, an elegant, dockside seafood restaurant with the same gorgeous views of Shilshole Bay and sentimental value for many locals.

From Seattle Times