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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One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new. Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026 The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 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 Courtesy of rennie Vancouver’s oceanfront speaks in a moodier register. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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