Definition

Located near or along the edge of a bay.

Example

We spent the weekend at a beautiful bayside cottage.

Conversation

Have you seen the new bayside cafe that just opened?

Yeah, I heard it has a great view of the water.

We should definitely go there for lunch this weekend.

That sounds perfect! I love bayside places.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bayside → The word is formed from "bay" (from Old French *baie*, meaning an inlet or a body of water) and "side" (from Old English *sīde*, meaning the lateral part of something). The term "bayside" refers to the side or area adjacent to a bay.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bay' as an inlet of water and 'side' as the area next to it — that's why bayside means the area next to a bay.

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