Word
seafront
US/ˈsifɹənt/
UK/sˈiːfɹʌnt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the part of a town by the sea where you can walk, with a road and hotels or shops facing the water.
n. the area of a coastal town directly facing the sea, typically comprising a promenade, road, and row of buildings.
Examples
“We walk along the seafront every evening.”
“The hotel overlooks the seafront, so guests can watch fishing boats from their balconies.”
“After the storm, engineers closed part of the seafront while they repaired the damaged sea wall and promenade.”
Examples
simple
“We walk along the seafront every evening.”
contextual
“The hotel overlooks the seafront, so guests can watch fishing boats from their balconies.”
complex
“After the storm, engineers closed part of the seafront while they repaired the damaged sea wall and promenade.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “seafront” in context.
Verb
01. develop seafront
“The council plans to develop the seafront with new hotels.”
verb + noun
02. live on seafront
“They are lucky to live on the seafront with a view of the sea.”
verb + prep + noun
03. overlook seafront
“Our room overlooked the seafront and the old pier.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. beautiful seafront
“We had dinner overlooking the beautiful seafront in Brighton.”
adj + noun
05. busy seafront
“The busy seafront is full of cafes, shops and street performers.”
adj + noun
06. long seafront
“Blackpool has a long seafront with miles of sandy beach.”
adj + noun
07. quiet seafront
“We prefer the quiet seafront outside the main tourist season.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. seafront flat
“My aunt owns a seafront flat with a balcony.”
noun + noun
09. flat overlooking the seafront
“She rents a flat overlooking the seafront.”
10. hotel on the seafront
“They stayed in a hotel on the seafront.”
11. right on the seafront
“The cafe is right on the seafront.”
12. room with seafront view
“We booked a room with a seafront view.”
Real-World Examples
“A clean-up operation is continuing after large waves caused damage to the seafront in Stonehaven at the weekend.” “The project is designed to protect homes and businesses along the seafront and in the town centre for the next 10 years.” “The seafront at South Shields is already a favourite destination for families from across the North East and the coastal village will be another reason for spending a special day out on the coast.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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