Jetty
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Jetty
Noun
- A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest; specifically, an upper storey which overhangs the part of the building below.
- A structure of stone or wood which extends into a river or sea to protect a bank, beach, harbour, etc., from currents or tides; a breakwater.
- A structure of stone or wood which extends into a river or sea to protect a bank, beach, harbour, etc., from currents or tides; a breakwater.
- A dock or wharf extending into a river from a bank, or into a sea from a shore, for boats to land or moor at; a pier.
- A natural piece of land projecting into a body of water; a peninsula, a promontory.
Verb
- Sometimes followed by out: to construct (a part of a building) so that it jets or projects beyond the rest. To provide (a riverbank, seashore, etc.) with a jetty (“breakwater; dock or wharf”) (noun etymology 1 sense 2.1 or etymology 1 sense 2.2).
- Sometimes followed by out: to construct (a part of a building) so that it jets or projects beyond the rest.
- To provide (a riverbank, seashore, etc.) with a jetty (“breakwater; dock or wharf”) (noun etymology 1 sense 2.1 or etymology 1 sense 2.2).
- Sometimes followed by out or over: of (a part of) a building: to jet or project beyond the rest of the building or other structures.
- Sometimes followed by out or over: of (a part of) a building: to jet or project beyond the rest of the building or other structures.
Adjective
- Having the characteristic of jetting or jutting out; protruding.