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 the coveted seaside hills, there always is the impulse to rebuild after fires — it’s happened many times. Michael R. Blood, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 Whether dining seaside at Tillie’s, the farm-to-table haven Thatch & Barrel, or longtime gems like Vivine’s Kitchen, visitors are treated to unforgettable flavors. Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025 Bird’s Isle Restaurant A local favorite, Bird’s Isle Restaurant combines hearty Belizean-style seafood and some of the best seaside views in Belize City. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 So pack your sunscreen, leave your worries behind, and breeze on down to the Sunshine State for these 20 fantastic seaside destinations. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 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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