beachgoer

noun

beach·​go·​er ˈbēch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce beachgoer (audio)
: a person who frequently goes to the beach

Examples of beachgoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Northeast is famous for its charming beach towns from Nantucket to those that make up the Hamptons, but that fame means beachgoers flock to these popular pockets of coastal New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine. Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024 Swimming is not recommended, and forecasters advise beachgoers to heed the guidance of local authorities. Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2024 Of these rescues, 73 percent took place on beaches without lifeguards present, underscoring the crucial role surfers play in protecting beachgoers. Alastair Bland, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Jan. 2024 Champions are cheered on by both spectators and beachgoers at ‘World’s Fastest 5K’ Facebook CARLSBAD — Reigning champions Edwin Kurgat of Kenya and Laura Galvan of Mexico successfully defended their titles in the Men’s Elite and Women’s Elite races to cap Sunday’s Carlsbad 5000. Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024 With soft white sand and calm azure water, beachgoers enjoy spending the entire day there, stopping at nearby snack stands or renting umbrellas for respite from the sun. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 The tracking has helped bolster drone research that shows how often surfers and other beachgoers are sharing the water with sharks, most often without incident. Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Dramatic video posted online showed several beachgoers frantically trying to dig through the sand and reach Sloan. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024 Blue dragons typically live in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, but as southeast winds increase during the spring, the slugs blow ashore with the potential to release dangerous toxins upon unsuspecting beachgoers. Josh Feldman, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachgoer was in 1917

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“Beachgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachgoer. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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