Beach

/biːtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.

We spent the afternoon lounging on the beach and soaking up the sun.

An area of land along a body of water, typically used for recreational purposes.

The kids built sandcastles at the beach during their summer vacation.

A place where a specific activity takes place, such as a beach for swimming or surfing.

The local community organized a clean-up event at the beach.

Old English 'bece', related to the word 'bēce', meaning 'a stream' or 'to expose.'

take a beach day

to take a day off work to relax at the beach.

beach bum

a person who spends a lot of time at the beach.

beach break

a type of surf break that occurs over a sandy bottom.

sand

small, loose grains of rock or particles found on beaches.

tide

the periodic rise and fall of sea level.

surf

the waves that break upon the shore.

to beach something

He beached the boat to unload the supplies.

beach body

I'm hitting the gym to get a beach body for summer.