oceanfront

noun

ocean·​front ˈō-shən-ˌfrənt How to pronounce oceanfront (audio)
: a shore area on the ocean

Examples of oceanfront in a Sentence

They built a house on the oceanfront.
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Your room may include beachfront, oceanfront, or garden access. Families, couples, and newlyweds enjoy the property and its various amenities. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Faro, Portugal Sunny, oceanfront, pastel-hued, among the most affordable in Europe, with excellent connectivity—Faro, the capital city of the Algarve region is set up for the nomad lifestyle. Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024 The oceanfront Armani/Casa Residences Pompano Beach located at 1550 North Ocean Boulevard will comprise two distinct towers with one large-scale apartment per floor boasting a 360-degree view. Martino Carrera, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 Florida mansion One year later, the Sharp Objects star dropped $13.5 million for an oceanfront compound in Florida, just outside of Key West. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oceanfront 

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oceanfront was in 1858

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“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanfront. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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