oceanfront

noun

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

Examples of oceanfront in a Sentence

They built a house on the oceanfront.
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Choose between oceanfront lodge rooms or cozy, dog-friendly cabins. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026 That includes two oceanfront swimming pools and Kids and Teens Clubs that have crafts sessions, video games, and movie nights. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026 Multiple wellness centers along the stretch of oceanfront offer various treatments to help zero in on your journey. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oceanfront

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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