sea front
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sea front
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The restaurant is located in Khaldiya, a district close to the sea front.
From Reuters • May 23, 2022
They met on the sea front in Douglas, when Nigel recognised Pauline's friend from their home town.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2020
As the sun sets over the pier that was nearly destroyed by fire last year, the sea front is virtually deserted.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2015
Within a few years, sprawling InterContinental and Marriott Hotels had opened along Tripoli's Mediterranean sea front, and tall office towers sprung up to house the onrush of new business.
From Time • Oct. 20, 2011
There was a light on the sea front outside shining straight up into the room, and in the glow reflected from the ceiling she looked down at the sleeping boy.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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