oceanfront

noun

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

Examples of oceanfront in a Sentence

They built a house on the oceanfront.
Recent Examples on the Web Seabourn Pursuit carries up to 264 passengers in 132 oceanfront suites (some Antarctic cruises carry 1,000). Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024 The accommodations at the property are my next favorite aspect, particularly the Magnifique oceanfront room, with its French doors giving way to a charming iron balcony overlooking the water. Brande Victorian, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024 Top 5 Can’t Miss Book an oceanfront room at The Sanctuary, the island’s only five-star hotel. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024 Stay Seaside in Islamorada Book beachfront at Amara Cay Resort or find classic oceanfront cottages at Pines & Palms Resort, both in Islamorada. Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024 The homes on the island have a New England feel, which likely charmed Swift, who owns an oceanfront home in Rhode Island. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024 The Gilgo Four, who were discovered in December 2010 along a desolate oceanfront, seemed to be the prey of a serial killer: four young, petite women dumped within a quarter-mile within three years of being found. Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Listed for just shy of $22 million, the oceanfront mansion is in Windsor, a private and storied New Urbanist community with a golf course, polo field, and tennis center. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024 Experiences, Amenities, and Spa The shining star of the property is its oceanfront infinity pool. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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