the seaside

noun

chiefly British
: the areas or towns along or near the sea
a trip to the seaside

Examples of the seaside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Despite brief wind and rain at dawn, worshippers celebrated with music and prayer as local pastors, including Mark Van Dorn and Gary Colbach, led the seaside ceremony. Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 Fishing has declined off the coasts of the seaside states of Veracruz, Tabasco and Tamaulipas since the spill. Félix Márquez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Fishing has declined off the coasts of the seaside states of Veracruz, Tabasco and Tamaulipas since the spill. Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 The show was primarily set in the seaside town of Cabot Cove, Maine, though Jessica would often travel to other locales as cases unfolded. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the seaside

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The seaside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20seaside. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster