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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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The space, ideal for the South County coastal enclave whose denizens relish their seaside adjacency, is meant to reflect the Cycladic islands (think oceanic blues and whites). Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025 But there’s no seaside at Alessandria! Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025 Like other seaside enclaves, Dongsha was founded as a trading post and, in turn, became a venue for cross-cultural exchange. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025 Tears of the Azure Sea will feature a seaside adventure for Rimuru and his companions, as a new trailer shows. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 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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