as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
docked the ferry at the quay to let the passengers off
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Recent Examples of quay
The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Then, as evening falls, locals gather with ice cream cones on the quay and the town glows in the hush of a Bornholm sunset.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
One hundred twenty-five years later, on the same quay in Geneva, a theater troupe reenacts the event every Sunday.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
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Infrastructure upgrades, including new electrical systems and wharf improvements, are already underway to accommodate the advanced platforms.—
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Nightlife Howard Smith Wharves Once an underused stretch of industrial wharf, Howard Smith Wharves is now Brisbane’s liveliest nightlife destination.—
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In August, while riding a personal watercraft, investigators said a wake from a passing boat sent her into a dock along with her 16-year-old sister, who survived.—
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Authorities say the victim lived on Taylor Road in Bethel Island, on a property that included a small dock for his boat.—
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Any beach quality sand excavated from the channel will be placed on the city’s eroding beaches south of the municipal pier.—
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The Reach Key West Key West, Florida Perched on a private natural sand beach, The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a tropical escape with a boutique feel (and a postcard-worthy pier).—
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“Quay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quay. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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