breakwater

Example Sentences

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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

Workman Dave Kirkwood sprays live steam rocks at the harbor at Santa Barbara breakwater to clear oil smears.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2025

At the end of the breakwater, there was a field of yellow reeds to the right, and dunes beyond, and the ocean behind it all.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri