Jetty

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛti/

Definitions of jetty

noun a narrow structure extending into a body of water, often used as a landing stage or pier

Example Sentences

A1 The children played on the jetty by the lake.

A2 The fisherman sat on the jetty waiting for a bite.

B1 The jetty was crowded with tourists taking photos of the sunset.

B2 The old jetty had seen many storms but still stood strong.

C1 The jetty was extended to accommodate larger boats in the harbor.

C2 From the jetty, you could see the entire coastline stretching out before you.

Examples of jetty in a Sentence

formal The jetty provided a safe place for boats to dock during the storm.

informal Let's meet at the jetty for some fishing this weekend.

slang We found some cool shells near the jetty.

figurative The jetty of knowledge led him to new discoveries in his research.

Grammatical Forms of jetty

• past tense: jettied
• plural: jetties
• comparative: jettier
• superlative: jettiest
• present tense: jetty
• future tense: will jetty
• perfect tense: have jettied
• continuous tense: is jettying
• singular: jetty
• positive degree: jetty
• infinitive: to jetty
• gerund: jettying
• participle: jettied

Origin and Evolution of jetty

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'jetty' originated from the French word 'jetee', which means a projecting part of a building or wall.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jetty' expanded to refer to a structure built out into the water to protect a harbor or shore, rather than just a projecting part of a building.