seaside

noun

sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd 

: the district or land bordering the sea : country adjacent to the sea : seashore

seaside adjective

Examples of seaside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After leaving the United States in 1908 at the age of twenty- three, the poet had initially settled in London, then moved on to Paris, and in 1924, to the Italian seaside town of Rapallo, fifteen miles southeast of Genoa. —Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026

The pier is steps away if nostalgic seaside treats appeal. —Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026

Wiseman was part of USA Basketball’s men’s national team competing in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying window — a two-game set in this seaside town between Los Angeles and San Diego — where opportunity sometimes comes down to timing as much as talent. —Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing seaside

• the seaside

Rhymes for seaside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

seaside

noun

sea·​side -ˌsīd 

: the land bordering the sea : seacoast

Geographical Definition

Seaside

geographical name

Sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd 

city on Monterey Bay in western California population 33,025