jetty
6 synonyms for jetty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use jetty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fishing jetty
harbour jetty
Etymology
From an old French word for "thrown" or "projecting", describing a structure that juts out from a building or shoreline.
Full origin of jetty →Frequently asked questions
What does “jetty” mean?
The word “jetty” means a narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline. In plain terms, a pier-like structure jutting into water, or a building section that overhangs the storey below.
How do you pronounce “jetty”?
“Jetty” is pronounced JEH-tee (/ˈd͡ʒɛti/ in IPA).
How do you use “jetty” in a sentence?
Here is “jetty” used in a sentence: “They fished off the end of the jetty at sunset.”
What part of speech is “jetty”?
Depending on how it is used, “jetty” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “jetty” come from?
The word “jetty” comes from Old French. From an old French word for "thrown" or "projecting", describing a structure that juts out from a building or shoreline.
How many meanings does “jetty” have?
“Jetty” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
