beachfront

noun

beach·​front ˈbēch-ˌfrənt How to pronounce beachfront (audio)
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: a strip of land that fronts a beach

Synonyms of beachfront

Examples of beachfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk along the beachfront. the town's beachfront extends for more than a mile
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Situated within Emerald Bay, the property offers 78 villas ranging from one to four bedrooms, two swimming pools, a beachfront with loungers and non-motorized watersports, four restaurants, and a spa. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 Long-term private control of public beachfront property means higher costs for residents. Kimberly Stokes, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026 Drive north of town for the quietest stretch of beachfront, and if the weather’s right, head to the jetties closer in to do a little surfing. Pam Leblanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026 Wood finishes and a neutral palette of creams and beiges make the horizon a primary design element, and walls of glass slide open to a wide beachfront deck, turning the main floor into a continuous indoor-outdoor space. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachfront

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachfront was in 1869

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“Beachfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachfront. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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