# seafront

/ˈsifɹənt/ (US) · /sˈiːfɹʌnt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/seafront
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

the part of a town by the sea where you can walk, with a road and hotels or shops facing the water.

For teachers: 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.

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