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oceanfront

American  
[oh-shuhn-fruhnt] / ˈoʊ ʃənˌfrʌnt /

noun

  1. the land along the shore of an ocean.


adjective

  1. pertaining to or located on such land.

    an oceanfront condominium.

Etymology

Origin of oceanfront

First recorded in 1930–35; ocean + front


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The property was designed by architecture firm Ike Kligerman Barkley, with the listing emphasizing the rarity of its expansive oceanfront setting.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

After tides swept away a portion of Long Beach’s historic wooden boardwalk Saturday, waves of saltwater rolled into a yellow two-story oceanfront house on Seaside Walk on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Boasting breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, this gem is located on a triangular 0.4-acre oceanfront lot.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas recently became Southern California’s “only adults-only oceanfront resort,” sparking a debate about state law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

On this hot sunny morning of July 16, 1939, a Dodge coupe pulled to the sandy side of the road in the oceanfront town of Patchogue, New York.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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