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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Wailea Beach Resort oceanfront suites start at $3,500 per night. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026 It’s owned by the same couple who own the other side, which is kind of a famous oceanfront glamping resort. AFAR Media, 11 May 2026 The tribute came with a new photo that showed Archie standing on an oceanfront balcony and looking out at the bright sun. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Set across seven acres of private oceanfront framed by lush tropical gardens, Eau is an intimate retreat shaped by light, rhythm, and the calming presence of the Atlantic. Miami Herald, 1 May 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 May. 2026.

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