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

Recent Examples on the Web Florida already has driven a bird, the dusky seaside sparrow that lived east of Orlando and near Kennedy Space Center, into extinction. Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024 Royal Troon’s Old Course is a breathtaking Scottish seaside links layout that since 1989 has hosted the British Open four times. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024 To finance the wing, the family sold the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, which had been George IV’s seaside retreat. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2024 Whether you’re drawn to the nostalgic fun of Ocean City or the chill vibes of Avalon, there’s a seaside destination to suit every traveler. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for seaside 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Seaside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaside. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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