seaside.
The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.
Meaning & usage
The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.
This summer, I'm going to the seaside at Weymouth. I'm very excited about it!
Where this word comes from
From Middle English see-syde, sey-syde, see syde, se side, equivalent to sea + side. Compare waterside.
At or related to a seaside.
We stayed in a seaside hotel and ate fresh seafood every night, all week long.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English see-syde, sey-syde, see syde, se side, equivalent to sea + side. Compare waterside.
At the seaside.
We dined seaside and watched the gulls' antics.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English see-syde, sey-syde, see syde, se side, equivalent to sea + side. Compare waterside.
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