beachfront

noun

beach·​front ˈbēch-ˌfrənt How to pronounce beachfront (audio)
: 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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Places such as Stormrunners Tavern and O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille, both along the beachfront, offer nightly performers. Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay in a beachfront balcony room with a cast-iron soaking tub at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa. Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025 Spanning just over 3,000 square feet on a 7,400-square-foot lot, the condo, one of the three residences that comprise the 1973 beachfront building, has been carefully updated while preserving Kappe’s signature touches. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025 The sculptures by individual artists are intended to draw snorkelers, provide habitat for fish, host coral restoration efforts and help protect the city’s beachfront from storm surge. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 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 Nov. 2025.

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