WATERSIDE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

waterside

adjective

Definition of waterside

as in seaside

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Recent Examples of waterside And that squeeze will quickly ripple through waterside economies once the summer boating season gets underway—or doesn’t. — Charles Gorrivan, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026 Build in plenty of stop-offs at the city’s waterside coffee shops – Hội An Roastery serves some of the best Cà Phê đá (iced Vietnamese coffee), but the mint teas are equally delicious. — Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026 Fish from the pier, savor a sunny lunch at the waterside picnic tables, or brush up on your nature knowledge at the educational pavilion. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 Work off the carbs with some waterside yoga or by renting a kayak. — Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterside

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The neighborhood/area The hotel is situated on the north side of a quiet, seaside neighborhood called Agia Pelagia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of seaside

Adjective

Of course, that also means a bustling boardwalk with beachside bars, shops, and restaurants—this is the Jersey Shore, after all.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Expenses for the fest were formidable — the beachside main event required fencing, flooring, stage builds, environmental mitigation, sanitation and more on a stretch of sand that had never hosted a comparable event.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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