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

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Last month, dozens of beachgoers were arrested after multiple fights broke out amid large crowds at Hampton Beach. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 Its vast, shallow waters, sheltered from any ocean waves, attract all types of beachgoers. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 Lifeguards will join beachgoers starting Friday as beaches officially open for the season. Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 May 2026 In California, 91% of its beaches earned A or B grades during the summer dry season, good news for beachgoers during sunny weather when most people dip into the ocean. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachgoer

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 18 Jun. 2026.

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