The name of a spit of land, a famous beach resort near Venice, now used gen. for: such a spit enclosing a lagoon; a bathing-beach or resort; a…

Land facing a road, river, the sea, etc.; a frontage. spec. with the: the promenade of a seaside resort, often with adjoining gardens. Cf. seafront…

Now chiefly: The sea-coast as resorted to for health or pleasure.

A bath or bathe in the sea. Also a place for sea-bathing.

The beach or seafront promenade at a seaside resort; (also) a waterfront or promenade at any other waterside resort. Hence: a seaside or waterside…

Any of various coastal areas, esp. holiday resorts, which are noted for sun, sand, luxurious living, and expensive homes; now spec. a metropolitan…