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.
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The hotel painstakingly maintains its 426 oceanfront acres as part nature preserve, part golf course, with an ethic dedicated to conservation. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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 Alternatively, check out Ocean Boulevard, a quarter-mile-long oceanfront promenade, retreat to the adults-only Vibe Beach Club, or race your friends while go-karting (options vary depending on the ship). Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026 Guests arriving at the historic oceanfront resort were greeted by a striking performance from the Earth Harp. Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 6 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

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“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanfront. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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