oceanfront

noun

ocean·​front ˈō-shən-ˌfrənt How to pronounce oceanfront (audio)
: a shore area on the ocean

Examples of oceanfront in a Sentence

They built a house on the oceanfront.
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The oceanfront Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort will open in June 2025, as Hilton Curio Collection's first all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025 From luxury oceanfront resorts with spa treatments and rooftop fire pits to charming vacation rentals just steps from the sand, every stay here feels intentional. Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025 This casual oceanfront eatery, which serves up everything from burgers and salads to conch fritters, is the most famous restaurant on the island and exceeds all the hype. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 The rustic yet luxurious accommodations range from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, offering oceanfront or mountain views. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oceanfront

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oceanfront was in 1858

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“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanfront. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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