seaside
Translation
seaside, coast
Examples
We spent our holiday at the seaside.
We spent our vacation at the seaside.
It's a lovely little seaside town.
It's a lovely little seaside town.
Grammar Patterns
((at/to)) the seaside an area or town by the sea We spent our vacation at the seaside.
((a)) seaside ((town/resort)) used as an adjective It's a lovely seaside town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coast, beach, shore
Etymology
A compound word from 'sea' and 'side'. It literally means the side of the land next to the sea.
Memory Tips
Think of a vacation destination by the sea. Often used with 'at the seaside'.