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breakwater

[breyk-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈbreɪkˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /


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Go for the sea views and breakwater strolls, as well as a sophisticated crafts market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“For example, the breakwater protects the beach from large waves, keeping the beach wider than it would naturally be.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Rebecca Mansell, representing the family, said David did not see this because he entered the breakwater further down the beach from the sign.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

High swells pounded the beach and showered Eifert as she stood on the breakwater, leaving her ski pants coated with beads of ice.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

About a hundred feet out, waves crashed against submerged rocks that created a breakwater.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo