frontage

noun

ˈfrən-tij How to pronounce frontage (audio)
Definition of frontagenext
as in orientation
the state or fact of facing a particular direction the vineyard's southern frontage results in earlier-than-usual ripening of the grapes

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Recent Examples of frontage On a second lot, purchased to provide more lake frontage and boat storage, the guesthouse mirrors the main residence in style and materials, such as the same wood parquet floor design. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026 There’s character aplenty, particularly in a main stand that announces proudly in its brickwork frontage just who are the home team here. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The house sits on a rare, flat two-thirds-acre parcel with 200 feet of frontage. — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Listing history shows the double lot was a one-acre property with 170 feet of Biscayne Bay water frontage. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frontage
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  1. orientation
  2. aspect
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  • At that altitude, even small changes in orientation can affect where an instrument looks on the ground.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Take a beat, return to the larger vision and make the next move from a clear orientation rather than using action to relieve discomfort.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of orientation
Noun
  • Chief Justice John Roberts was one of several justices whose questions suggested misgivings about aspects of each side's position.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • With artificial intelligence permeating nearly every aspect of life, therapists are seeing more people expressing anxiety about the technology.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of aspect

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“Frontage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontage. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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