English · Word Candidate

seaside

/ˌsiːˈsaɪd/

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Also seen as: seasides

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.

NounRegister: UK

Near-synonym: oceanside (usually synonymous)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

At or related to a seaside.

Adjective

Near-synonym: oceanside (usually synonymous)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

At the seaside.

Adverb

Near-synonym: oceanside (usually synonymous)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “seaside” mean?

The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.

Is “seaside” formal or informal?

seaside is generally UK.