seaside

noun

sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
: 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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Travelers seeking more comfort can choose from a range of charming bed-and-breakfasts and seaside inns. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025 Cycling fans may want to consider a summer trip to the Spanish seaside city, as Barcelona hosts the Tour de France’s ceremonial and competitive start for the first time, in early July. AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025 July was packed with impressive new releases about AI consequences, the Idaho murders, seaside inheritance games and Nazi-fighting witch covens. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 July 2025 It's known for being one of the largest seaside spots in the European country. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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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