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.
Recent Examples on the Web The property includes the main house, four oceanfront guest cabins, and a pool house, all connected by winding pathways, water features, and tropical gardens. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024 Often if rooms aren’t completely booked, the concierge will be happy to upgrade you to a nicer room, whether that be one with an oceanfront view or one with a private dip pool. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024 The private Monarch Bay Beach Club, exclusive to guests and members, is the place to be for riding waves, soaking up the sun and enjoying the oceanfront bar and restaurant. Jessica Peralta, Orange County Register, 20 Sep. 2024 But tee times were still available on the oceanfront course. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oceanfront 

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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 7 Oct. 2024.

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