shoreside

adjective

ˈshȯr-ˌsīd How to pronounce shoreside (audio)
Definition of shoresidenext
as in coastal
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore shoreside recreation contributes mightily to the region's economy

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Recent Examples of shoreside Viking also equipped 12 of its ships with shoreside power capabilities to reduce port emissions. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Now, thanks to Joseph Lipton and Michelle Friar, there’s a new way to view it—in style—from the shoreside rooms at the Viewpoint Hotel. — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Guadeloupe, French Caribbean Explore the shoreside patisseries that rival the best of Paris. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for shoreside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoreside
  1. coastal
  2. offshore
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  • The natural terrain, coastal winds and exposed landscape create a distinctly links-like experience unlike anything else in Portugal.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Genter lives in Youngrak-ri, a small coastal village on the far western side of Jeju Island.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of coastal
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  • The agreements left California with just two offshore wind leases intact.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The numbers do not include Chinese vessels in waters near Taiwan’s offshore islands, including Kinmen, Matsu and Pratas, the coast guard said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of offshore

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“Shoreside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoreside. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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