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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In this seaside city, the steady churn of bodies coming from the frontlines of the war end their journey here. Ross Peleh, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025 The opening notes of Italian mandarin and sea-breeze accord channel a seaside escape, while the middle notes of white tea extract, powdery white iris, and heady rose smell like being pampered at a lavish spa. Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025 This stretch of eastern Long Island has long been a respite for New Yorkers seeking seaside reprieve from the oppressive heat (looking at you, Ms. Bradshaw). Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025 The Gooseberry Margarita, meanwhile, summons up themes of the British seaside, as reflected in Beach Scene, a 1990s work by Richard Bartle (found on the fifth floor). Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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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