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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Wear it over a solid swimsuit for contrast, then pair it with gold sandals for a day exploring a seaside town. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025 Cottage Row Historic District Nags Head There’s something extra romantic about a seaside shack that’s stood the test of time. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 June 2025 Fuel up with the island’s celebrated jerk flavors at the property’s traditional Jerk Shack or catch of the day at the onsite seaside grill Galene. AFAR Media, 30 May 2025 Prosecutors allege Brand raped a woman in the English seaside area of Bournemouth in 1999. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 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 13 Jun. 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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