noun
- an embankment or dike used to control water flow or prevent flooding
- a waterfront promenade or esplanade, especially in East Asian cities
Examples
- The bund protected the village from the rising river waters.
- Workers reinforced the bund before the monsoon season.
- Tourists strolled along Shanghai’s famous Bund at sunset.
- The historic buildings along the Bund showcase colonial architecture.
- Engineers built a new bund to prevent coastal erosion.
- The Bund offers spectacular views of the city skyline.