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

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Al Sharaa reached an agreement with Moscow just days ago over two key Russian outposts in Syria; the Mediterranean coastal bases will be transferred to Syrian control.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Authorities also issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia’s meteorological agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level change.

— Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

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