seaside

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7
Pronunciation
/ˌsiːˈsaɪd/

Definition of seaside

6 senses · 4 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (UK)The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.
    “Near-synonym: oceanside (usually synonymous)”
    “This summer, I'm going to the seaside at Weymouth. I'm very excited about it!”
    “I do like to be beside the seaside! Oh, I do like to be beside the sea! I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom, While the brass bands play Tiddely-om-pom-pom!”
    “James never cared much for the sea-side, but developed a passionate love for the Westmoreland mountains, getting to know most of them as an energetic fell walker, preferring this to rock climbing.”
    “The arrival of the railway turned this isolated fishing village into a popular seaside destination for Victorians who came to breathe fresh sea air, clear their lungs or take the waters.”
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noun

  1. (UK)The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.
    “Near-synonym: oceanside (usually synonymous)”
    “This summer, I'm going to the seaside at Weymouth. I'm very excited about it!”
    “I do like to be beside the seaside! Oh, I do like to be beside the sea! I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom, While the brass bands play Tiddely-om-pom-pom!”
    “James never cared much for the sea-side, but developed a passionate love for the Westmoreland mountains, getting to know most of them as an energetic fell walker, preferring this to rock climbing.”
    “The arrival of the railway turned this isolated fishing village into a popular seaside destination for Victorians who came to breathe fresh sea air, clear their lungs or take the waters.”

adj

  1. (not-comparable)At or related to a seaside.
    “Near-synonym: oceanside (usually synonymous)”
    “We stayed in a seaside hotel and ate fresh seafood every night, all week long.”

adv

  1. (not-comparable)At the seaside.
    “Near-synonym: oceanside (usually synonymous)”
    “We dined seaside and watched the gulls' antics.”
    “When you think of dining seaside somewhere on a secluded island, this is the kind of place that comes to mind. […] Granted, it takes some planning to get here. You have to make a reservation, and you have to board a boat. But if what you seek is a quiet evening escape from the craziness of Key West, dinner at [the restaurant being reviewed here] is well worth the effort.”
    “[…] for guests who like dining seaside under a thatched roof. Try the coconut shrimp with fruit chutney.”

name

  1. A city in Monterey County, California, United States.
  2. A barangay of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.
  3. A barangay of Isabela, Basilan, Philippines.

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Etymology

From Middle English see-syde, sey-syde, see syde, se side, equivalent to sea + side. Compare waterside.

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