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

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For those who prefer to avoid the long journey, Warnemünde itself is a charming seaside resort town, while Rostock offers Gothic architecture, lively squares and a fraction of the crowds. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Another seaside home along the Outer Banks in North Carolina collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean this week, the 12th collapse on the seashore beaches over the past five years. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025 Cape May, New Jersey The summer crowds have gone come September, leaving this historic seaside town for the fortunate few who call it home—or those who drop by for an autumn visit. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025 From sweet indulgences to seaside bites, each dish captures memorable scenes from Belly’s unforgettable love story. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 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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