Meaning & use
Quayside
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The area of land or the structure alongside a quay, where ships are loaded and unloaded.
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Fishermen unloaded their catch on the quayside at dawn.
The old warehouses along the quayside have been converted into apartments.
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A 'quay' itself comes from Middle English 'key' or 'kay,' related to French 'quai.'
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