the seaside

noun

chiefly British
: the areas or towns along or near the sea
a trip to the seaside

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As a buzzy beachfront hub, the seaside service certainly gets crowded, so expect longer wait times for food and drinks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Unlike many homes along the Athens Riviera that come alive only during the summer rush, this contemporary estate in the seaside enclave of Vouliagmeni was designed for year-round living. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 May 2026 Trailing 2-0 to Sam Allardyce’s Blackpool from the home leg, Bradford travelled to the seaside badly in need of a lift. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 May 2026 Hotels Hotel Hermitage Booking a room at the seaside Hotel Hermitage is bound to give you a dreamy escape. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the seaside

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“The seaside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20seaside. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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