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oceanfront

noun

ocean·​front ˈō-shən-ˌfrənt How to pronounce oceanfront (audio)
Synonyms of oceanfrontnext
: a shore area on the ocean

Examples of oceanfront in a Sentence

They built a house on the oceanfront.
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The building boom of luxury condos and hotels dramatically multiplied the height and weight of buildings on the oceanfront. Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025 This casual oceanfront eatery, which serves up everything from burgers and salads to conch fritters, is the most famous restaurant on the island and exceeds all the hype. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 The oceanfront enclave is also an idyllic dupe for Hawaii and Cabo — minus the travel delays, headaches, and jetlag. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025 Following previous record sales—such as Jason Barry’s representation of a high-profile oceanfront purchase a few years ago—Del Mar and surrounding enclaves saw a surge in buyer activity, appreciation, and luxury development interest. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oceanfront

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oceanfront was in 1858

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“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanfront. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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