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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The spa The on-site Exhale spa offers a full schedule of fitness and yoga classes in addition to spa treatments in an oceanfront hall of pampering. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026 There’s no limit of options for places to stay in the region, from five-star oceanfront accommodations to intimate boutique hotels situated near rain forests. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 This transformation of the former One Ocean Resort & Spa will bring a stylish new oceanfront lodging option to the Jacksonville area. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 Naturally, the Bijou team’s menu will feature tropical cocktails designed to complement Rosewood Le Guanahani’s oceanfront setting. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanfront. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on oceanfront

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster