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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Recreating the compound presented its own set of challenges, particularly when searching for the right seaside locale. Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026 The series, set in a seaside town in Massachusetts, revolved around Dawson’s relationships with Joey Potter (Katie Holmes), Jen Lindley (Michelle Williams) and Pacey Witter (Joshua Jackson). Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 Zeroing In on Orange County proper, there seems to be much seaside partying — solid swaths of Huntington Beach are dark purple, as are chunks of Newport Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 For the Queen Mother, a seaside apartment at Walmer Castle—hidden behind a secret door—became a favorite escape from London’s hustle and bustle. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 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.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaside. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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