seaside

noun

sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
Synonyms of seasidenext
: the district or land bordering the sea : country adjacent to the sea : seashore
seaside adjective

Examples of seaside in a Sentence

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Alaska is a bucket-list destination for many travelers because of its glaciers, wildlife and seaside communities – and is especially popular to visit by cruise ship. Josh Rivera, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 Oleander is well-suited for seaside gardens, thanks to its tolerance of salt spray. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025 Officials in Saint-Tropez said Monday that Bardot will be buried in a seaside cemetery there, without giving a date. CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025 Oh, and of course, its private cenote, access to a seaside golf course, and an equestrian center—because, why not? Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seaside

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seaside was in the 13th century

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“Seaside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaside. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

seaside

noun
sea·​side -ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
: the land bordering the sea : seacoast

Geographical Definition

Seaside

geographical name

Sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce Seaside (audio)
city on Monterey Bay in western California population 33,025

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