oceanfront

noun

ocean·​front ˈō-shən-ˌfrənt How to pronounce oceanfront (audio)
: a shore area on the ocean

Examples of oceanfront in a Sentence

They built a house on the oceanfront.
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Recent listings include a multi-million dollar home in San Juan Capistrano’s Meredith Canyon with 20-foot ceilings, chef’s kitchen, spa bathroom and saltwater pool, an oceanfront condo with direct beach access in Laguna Royale and an 11,000+ square foot estate in Irvine’s Shady Canyon. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 The late actor also kept a home in Malibu, an oceanfront estate with a private stairway to the shore. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025 Two deputies fatally shot a man beating one of their police dogs with a drone following a long standoff at a Pompano Beach oceanfront mansion Tuesday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025 The boutique oceanfront hotel will feature 96 upscale guest rooms including a blend of suites, casitas and one-bedroom penthouses. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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