seafront

noun

sea·​front ˈsē-ˌfrənt How to pronounce seafront (audio)
: the waterfront of a seaside place

Examples of seafront in a Sentence

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The town, with colorful ochre and salmon-pink structures lining the seafront and tiny piazzas, has preserved its ancient seafaring vibe with an active harbor where fishermen live nearby and prepare for a day at sea. Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 After settling in, a stroll along the seafront promenade provides the perfect introduction to Marbella's storied coastline. Shelby Knick, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 This lively stretch of coastline is just a short walk from the cruise terminals and offers a mix of sandy beaches, seafront restaurants, and scenic promenade walks. David Nikel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Tourists sit in front of the Patong Beach sign by the seafront on the southern Thai island of Phuket on Nov. 29, 2024. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seafront

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seafront was in 1878

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“Seafront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafront. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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