seaside

noun

sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
: 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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Besides, who can resist rose petals and a seaside dinner lit up by fireworks? Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2024 Its strengths are its cultural life, openness, great seaside, quirky shops, quaint alleyways, international schools — and the fact that everyone speaks English. 7. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Dye notes that the upsetting details of the case in the quiet Mississippi beach town have had reverberating effects on the small seaside community. Emily Palmer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Set in the vibrant heart of the British seaside town of Blackpool, Jason battles the rigid traditions of the ballroom world under the close watch of his ultra-traditional instructor Reynolds (Everett). Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

seaside

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

Geographical Definition

Seaside

geographical name

Sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce Seaside (audio)
city on Monterey Bay in western California population 33,025
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