Synonyms for

Jetty

Verb / ˈdʒeti: / Another word for jetty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structure built out into the water from a shore to protect ships or to act as a landing place

Synonyms & similar words

breakwater seawall bulwark mole groin groyne pier dock wharf landing quay marina harbor berth mooring jetdock moor anchorage breakwater embankment mole

Example sentences

  1. The fishermen gathered at the jetty to unload their catch.
  2. The ferry docked at the jetty before leaving for the neighboring island.
  3. The children jumped off the jetty into the cool water.
  4. The old jetty was destroyed in the storm and had to be rebuilt.
  5. The buoys marked the area around the jetty for safety.

Quotes

  • The sea was calm and the sun warm. The jetty stretched out into the water like a welcoming hand.
  • The sound of the waves crashing against the jetty was soothing.
  • The boats bobbed up and down in the water near the jetty.

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