shoreside

adjective

shore·​side ˈshȯr-ˌsīd How to pronounce shoreside (audio)
Synonyms of shoresidenext
: situated at or near a shore

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shoreside recreation contributes mightily to the region's economy
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In between the shoreside jaunts, are early-morning Tai-Chi sessions overlooking the water, evening cocktails by the pool, and delicious buffet meals (chef Bora’s chicken amok and Khmer green soup were exceptional) in the dining room. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025 Captain Luis Rodriguez, the acting chief of the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, notes that the CDC reported more cruise ship outbreaks in 2023 than 2022, but there was also an increase in shoreside cases during this time. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024 The fare also includes 486 shore excursions and shoreside experiences. — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024 Misinformation can cause angst in coastal communities where developers need to build shoreside infrastructure to operate a wind farm. — Christina Larson, Fortune, 24 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for shoreside

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First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoreside was in 1883

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“Shoreside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoreside. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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