seaside

Word parts

sea + side

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsiːsaɪd/

Noun

Singular seaside

Plural seasides

1. (countable) The seaside is the area by the sea, especially where people go for fun or vacation.
   • Synonyms: coast and shore

   They spent their vacation at the seaside.

2. (usually before a noun) A seaside town, hotel, park, etc. is located by the sea or near the coast.
   • Synonym: coastal

   They stayed at a seaside resort.

Related words

• sea
• shore