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 tribute came with a new photo that showed Archie standing on an oceanfront balcony and looking out at the bright sun. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Set across seven acres of private oceanfront framed by lush tropical gardens, Eau is an intimate retreat shaped by light, rhythm, and the calming presence of the Atlantic. Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 The oceanfront here isn't swimmable, but the resort offers frequent shuttles to the nearby beaches on the Caribbean side of the island, giving guests the best of both worlds. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Spend the day at the lifeguarded beach and stroll the three-mile boardwalk along the oceanfront for loads of action, from street entertainers and live music to bike rentals and ice cream shops. Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 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 May. 2026.

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