English Explanatory Dictionary

seaside

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.
adj
  1. At or related to a seaside.
adv
  1. At the seaside.
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.

Pronunciation

/ˌsiːˈsaɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-seaside.wav

Word forms

seaside seasides

Etymology

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

Synonyms

oceanside

Derived words

bushy seaside tansy seaside fescue seaside grape seaside oxeye seaside plantain seaside plum seasider seaside resort seaside rock seaside sparrow seasidey
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