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seafront

British  
/ ˈsiːˌfrʌnt /

noun

  1. a built-up area facing the sea

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Chloe and George Sanchez, from Essex, were due to marry at Brighton register office but found themselves stranded on the seafront after struggling to book transport.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

With no room left at reception centres, entire families are left to crowd along the seafront or sleep in their cars.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Shirtless joggers run along the Mediterranean seafront and yoga sessions are held near the beach.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Walking along the granite-fronted residential streets near the seafront, it is noticeable how many have holiday let signs outside, with names like 'Benjamin's Bolthole' and 'Vitamyn Sea', along with the letting agent details.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

It seemed at first there was a sheer drop down to the sands, but once you leant over the rail, you could see zigzagging footpaths leading you down the cliff-face to the seafront.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro