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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Las Terrenas, a fishing village that has become a cosmopolitan destination, is ideal for those seeking local cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere, with small beachfront bars and restaurants. Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Three oceanfront swimming pools, a private white-sand beach, beachfront games, and a 20,000-square-foot spa will keep everyone busy. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026 At The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, for example, guests are privy to sunrise yoga, mindful beachfront movement, a camel ride and traditional camel-milk wellness treatments that honor the region’s connection between land and sea. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Even though your trip may not look exactly the same as the A-listers who may be yacht hopping through Greece, lounging at a private beachfront resort in Mexico, or spending summer along Italy’s glamorous coastline, enjoying these locales as an everyday traveler is still attainable. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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