WATERSIDE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

waterside

adjective

Definition of waterside

as in seaside

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Recent Examples of waterside And that squeeze will quickly ripple through waterside economies once the summer boating season gets underway—or doesn’t. — Charles Gorrivan, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026 Build in plenty of stop-offs at the city’s waterside coffee shops – Hội An Roastery serves some of the best Cà Phê đá (iced Vietnamese coffee), but the mint teas are equally delicious. — Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026 Fish from the pier, savor a sunny lunch at the waterside picnic tables, or brush up on your nature knowledge at the educational pavilion. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 Work off the carbs with some waterside yoga or by renting a kayak. — Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterside

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The neighborhood/area The hotel is situated on the north side of a quiet, seaside neighborhood called Agia Pelagia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of seaside

Adjective

Newport Beach also declared a local emergency yesterday to free up resources ahead of the storm’s landfall, after experiencing significant coastal flooding overnight.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
The low-lying coastal area is known for its powdery white sand beaches dotted with vacation homes, waterfront bars and seafood shacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of coastal

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Soon, around a dozen others joined him, sleeping on and off for a month until the beachside tent camp was fully demolished when Spanish police removed a few thousand migrants.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Construction spans multiple floors, and the pool and patio, once a beachside oasis, have been reduced to a concrete platform.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of beachside

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