seaside

noun

sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
: 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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In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025 Despite its family-friendly ethos, the hotel still has a serene seaside setting, with plenty of sophisticated adults-only spaces. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025 The knife attack during the summer vacation class in July 2024 shocked the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting, putting the quiet seaside town into the spotlight. Reuters, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025 Indeed, the new seaside resort is the second for Shilla Monogram, an upscale lifestyle brand by Shilla Hotels & Resorts, the South Korean hospitality company that was established in 1973. Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025 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 26 Sep. 2025.

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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