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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Lifeguards, who offer services for approximately 4 miles of oceanfront coastline, often assist other agencies, making the daily workload unpredictable, even with a drastic decrease in public beach attendance over the last six years because of contaminated water. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025 Perched along the Pacific Coast Highway with an oceanfront view, Gladstones Malibu has long served as a pit stop for residents and road trippers looking to refuel over mai tais and clam chowder. Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 Many of the rooms boast oceanfront views, the sandy beach is ideal for snorkeling and the massive yet walkable property is filled with lush plants, palm trees swaying in the wind and other local flora and fauna. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 WIth 180-degree oceanfront views, the New American coastal restaurant offers an upscale culinary experience that highlights local offerings — seafood from Montauk fishermen and produce from nearby farmers such as Stone’s Throw in Sagaponack — and stays true to Montauk’s heritage. Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 27 June 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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