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Definition of seaside

seaside

/ˈsiː.saɪd/
sea · side
Plural:seasides
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Adjective:seaside
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• adjective

1

Situated, taking place, or used at a coastal area or beach resort.

Example

"They rented a charming seaside cottage in Cornwall for their summer vacation."

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• noun

1

A place or area by the sea, especially a beach area or coastal town visited for recreation and holidays.

Example

"Every August, the family packed their bags and took the train to the seaside for a week of swimming and relaxation."

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• Rhymes for seaside

• Nearby Words

seashore
seasick
seasickness
seaside
season
seasonable
seasonably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English around the 13th century as a compound of 'sea' (from Old English 'sæ') and 'side' (from Old English 'side'). The specific sense of a coastal resort visited for pleasure emerged in the late 18th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seaside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seaside
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