seaside

noun

sea·​side ˈsē-ˌsīd How to pronounce seaside (audio)
Synonyms of seasidenext
: 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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Afterward, thousands of giddy fans thronged the malecón, Havana’s seaside promenade, laughing and drinking rum. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Long a seaside escape for locals and Northern Europeans, the Algarve has become increasingly popular with Americans. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 Located to the west of Normandy, this understated roughly 25-mile stretch of shoreline runs from the oyster-famous town of Cancale to the dramatic cliffs of Cap Fréhel, encompassing the fortified city of Saint-Malo and quaint seaside villages like Saint-Lunaire—our base for the next several days. Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026 These two exhibits are the latest ones envisioned for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, each aiming to represent the region’s seaside culture. Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/seaside. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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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