seafront

noun

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

Examples of seafront in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Instead, head to the seafront town of Perros-Guirec on the same Brittany peninsula, but further west in the Côtes-d’Armor region. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025 Down by the seafront in El Cabanyal, historic La Pepica—frequented by the city’s other famous export, artist Joaquín Sorolla—is still a superb spot to enjoy the dish, perfectly paired with a post-paella beach walk. Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025 Pro tip: on warmer days, ask for a table out on its sunny seafront terrace. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025 The lounge, which is fittingly located in the hotel’s seafront garden, takes design cues from Riva’s iconic runabouts, naturally. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Seafront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafront. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!