beachfront

noun

beach·​front ˈbēch-ˌfrənt How to pronounce beachfront (audio)
Synonyms of beachfrontnext
: 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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What to read next Another memorable meal was at the Blue Fin, a Mediterranean-style beachfront restaurant specialising in seafood. Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 The center's buildings are set inside Jackson Park, a historic swath of public park land that connects the neighborhood to the neighboring Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Lake Michigan beachfront. Mark Guarino, ABC News, 18 June 2026 Not only will it be set against the backdrop of powdery white sand and turquoise waves, but there is also a ballroom, as well as beachfront and outdoor venues. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 The tiny beachfront town has fewer than 500 residents. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 16 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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