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

Recent Examples on the Web The California Coastal Commission and Rocky Point owner Patrice Pastor landed an agreement last month to open the 2.5-acre seaside parcel to the public in exchange for clearing violations related to unapproved construction and property changes made by the former owners. Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024 Festivities kicked off the night before the nuptials as the bride and groom hosted a stunning seaside cocktail celebration at the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik. Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 There’s also a seaside cabana for those looking to pair their massage with the sounds of the ocean. Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024 The stunning San Francisco seaside home of venture capitalist George Sarlo hit the real estate market on Friday for $26 million. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for seaside 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Seaside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaside. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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