seafront

noun

sea·​front ˈsē-ˌfrənt How to pronounce seafront (audio)
: the waterfront of a seaside place

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For a romantic base, book the standalone seafront suite at the boutique Hotel Ilio, set above Sant'Andrea Beach and surrounded by gardens. Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025 The girl was found at Edem Beach, located in the seafront neighborhood of Palaio Faliro outside of Athens. Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 July 2025 The newer part of the city features an attractive seafront park, plenty of small cafés and bars, as well as boutique hotels, excellent seafood restaurants, and a cruise-ship port. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 About a stone’s throw away on the seafront, Parc du Provençal houses two additional restaurants all updated by Parente, as well as the tennis court and iconic seawater swimming pool built into the rock. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for seafront

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seafront was in 1878

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“Seafront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafront. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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