oceanfront

noun

ocean·​front ˈō-shən-ˌfrənt How to pronounce oceanfront (audio)
: a shore area on the ocean

Examples of oceanfront in a Sentence

They built a house on the oceanfront.
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Now, after an extensive $100-million renovation, the oceanfront landmark is poised for a return as The Shelborne by Proper, set to open on May 1, 2025. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025 Some of the Bronx is rocky and wooded like upstate, and some is oceanfront marsh and beach. CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025 Enjoy morning walks on the semi-private beach and hide out in a posh cabana at the oceanfront pool. Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 The sumptuous residence was designed by James Lumsden, a renowned artist and interior designer known for his work around the world, and, thanks to its exceptionally spacious layout and high ceiling, the apartment feels more like a single-family oceanfront home. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for oceanfront 

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oceanfront was in 1858

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“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanfront. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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