Oceanfront: meaning, definitions and examples
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oceanfront
[ ˈoʊʃənˌfrʌnt ]
property location
Situated on the edge of the ocean; facing the sea.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hotel offers stunning oceanfront views.
- We bought an oceanfront property for our vacation home.
Translations
Translations of the word "oceanfront" in other languages:
🇵🇹 à beira-mar
🇮🇳 समुद्र तट
🇩🇪 am Meer
🇮🇩 tepi laut
🇺🇦 на березі моря
🇵🇱 nadmorski
🇯🇵 海岸線
🇫🇷 en bord de mer
🇪🇸 frente al mar
🇹🇷 deniz kenarı
🇰🇷 해안가
🇸🇦 على شاطئ البحر
🇨🇿 na pobřeží
🇸🇰 pri mori
🇨🇳 海滨
🇸🇮 ob morju
🇮🇸 við sjóinn
🇰🇿 теңіз жағасында
🇬🇪 ზღვასთან
🇦🇿 dəniz kənarı
🇲🇽 frente al mar
Word origin
The term 'oceanfront' originated in the early 20th century to describe properties or locations that are situated directly on the edge of the ocean. It has since become a popular term in real estate and tourism industries to highlight the desirable location of a property or destination along the coastline. Oceanfront properties are often sought after for their stunning views and proximity to the sea.
See also: ocean, oceanic, oceanography, oceanology.