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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The area by and around the ocean.

   "Near-synonym: seaside (usually synonymous)"

Adjective

1. 1
   Located on the coast of an ocean. not-comparable

   "Near-synonym: seaside (usually synonymous)"

Adverb

1. 1
   At the oceanside. not-comparable

   "Near-synonym: seaside (usually synonymous)"

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A city in San Diego County, California, United States.
2. 2
   A hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States.
3. 3
   A census-designated place in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States.
4. 4
   A group of communities on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
5. 5
   A suburb of the town of South West Rocks, Kempsey Shire, New South Wales, Australia.

Synonyms

All synonyms

seasideseasideseasideseaside

Example

More examples

"Tourists are drawn to the oceanside town during the summer months."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From ocean + -side.

Etymology 2

From ocean + side.

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