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oceanside

oceanside

3.1
Next to the ocean, near the shore
  • adjective
  • /ˈoʊʃənˌsaɪd/
translation icon : junto al mar
  • The hotel offers a beautiful oceanside view, perfect for watching the sunrise.

Examples

  • Strolling the aisles of Paracale Market or walking the busy avenues, I imagined a bustling, prosperous, oceanside community where life is simple and accommodating.

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  • We enjoyed a picnic on the oceanside, listening to the waves crash against the shore.

  • Her new house is located in a charming oceanside neighborhood filled with cozy cafes.

Synonyms

coastal
vsoceanside
129 2.4

Near the sea or ocean

emphasizes closeness to the larger open saltwater itself rather than land features
by the sea
vsoceanside
25 1.0

Close to the sea at the edge of the land

is about being next to the larger open saltwater rather than just beside it
onshore
vsoceanside
15 3.5

Located on land near the sea or moving from the sea toward the land

focuses on being next to the larger open saltwater rather than movement or land position
inshore
vsoceanside
1 4.2

Close to the shore of the sea

is about being next to the larger open saltwater rather than merely near the shore
beachside
vsoceanside
1 1.4

Next to a beach, often with views of the sea

refers to being next to the larger open saltwater, not only a sandy area
nearshore
vsoceanside
1 3.5

Close to the shore where the water is shallow

places greater emphasis on being next to the larger open saltwater rather than nearby waters
coastside
vsoceanside
  • US
3.7

Near the sea, used for towns and places by the water

focuses specifically on being beside the larger open saltwater rather than coastal ties
shoreside
vsoceanside
4.1

Near the edge of a body of water

means being next to the larger open saltwater rather than just the shoreline edge

How Close

oceanside
3.1
off the coast
85 1.9
seaside
39 1.1
coastal
129 2.4
inland
31 3.8

Surface Forms

oceanside positive

Morphology

oceanside = ocean + side (transparent) = ocean + side

Clear compound of 'ocean' + 'side' meaning located at or next to the ocean, directly inferable from its parts.

Etymology

The word oceanside comes from two parts: ocean ('the big sea') and side ('edge' or 'next to'), much like seaside. So, when something is described as oceanside, it means it is located right next to the ocean.