seaside

noun

sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
Synonyms of seasidenext
: the district or land bordering the sea : country adjacent to the sea : seashore
seaside adjective

Examples of seaside in a Sentence

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On the night of the attack, the three victims were returning from dinner at a seaside restaurant when the suspect planted a bomb in the entranceway of their building, prosecutors said. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 International Living’s list also includes Coronado, a seaside town outside Panama City known for its beaches and popularity as a weekend getaway for locals. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 The vibrant town was designed in the style of a classic Mediterranean seaside village, featuring colorful buildings and cobblestone streets reminiscent of Italy’s romantic coastal towns. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Rumors originally pointed toward a ceremony near Swift’s seaside residence in Rhode Island, but that plan was allegedly scrapped because of privacy concerns. Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seaside

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seaside was in the 13th century

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“Seaside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaside. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

seaside

noun
sea·​side -ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
: the land bordering the sea : seacoast

Geographical Definition

Seaside

geographical name

Sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce Seaside (audio)
city on Monterey Bay in western California population 33,025

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