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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Family-friendly amenities include a lagoon-style pool, Camp Ridley kids club, outdoor movies, and beachside s'mores nights for unforgettable seaside memories. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Shelter Island, New York Accessible only by ferry or aircraft, Shelter Island, the Hamptons’ quiet next-door neighbor, is the perfect seaside retreat. Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 Picard was stationed at a seaside resort in Bournemouth, a town on England’s south coast, as the weeks ticked down to D-Day. Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 The fantasy rom-com, out in January 2027 from Berkley, follows Laila Chu, a millennial witch from one of three magical British Chinese families in the quiet seaside town of Silverwood Cove. Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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seaside

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

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