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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Multiple wellness centers along the stretch of oceanfront offer various treatments to help zero in on your journey. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 With 98 rooms and suites, each with oceanfront or Intracoastal views, the resort feels both expansive and intimate. Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Courtesy of rennie Vancouver’s oceanfront speaks in a moodier register. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Designed by production designer Richard Jensen, the two-story oceanfront villa was transformed from an existing Fijian estate into a modern tropical getaway. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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