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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Recognized as one of the best beach towns in California, Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomes visitors with a quaint shopping district, charming seaside views, and a fresh ocean breeze. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 The minimalist seaside manse was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese starchitect Tadao Ando, and was originally built for, and then bought from, financier and art collector Richard Sachs. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Hadid shared a few behind-the-scenes snippets from a recent Miss Sixty campaign photoshoot in what appears to be a gorgeous seaside home or hotel, resplendent with ornate antique furniture. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026 The outlet also reported that the wedding party will likely be split between Swift’s Rhode Island mansion and Ocean House, a seaside resort nearby. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 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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