waterside

adjective

Definition of watersidenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterside
  1. seaside
  2. coastal
  3. beachside
Adjective
  • 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
  • Platforms like iNaturalist allow divers, fishers and coastal residents to upload observations that are later verified by a global community of users.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Higher numbers of the bacteria are present in coastal waters between May and October, when water temperatures rise.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of coastal
Adjective
  • Take advantage, bring some snacks and drinks (there’s no beachside service here), and stay awhile.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The property has several dining venues, including a beachside lunch spot and signature seafood restaurant.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
Definition of beachside

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“Waterside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterside. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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