beachfront

noun

beach·​front ˈbēch-ˌfrənt How to pronounce beachfront (audio)
: a strip of land that fronts a beach

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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Belmont Park summer fun: The historic beachfront amusement park, which turns 100 on July 4, will be open with old-fashioned summer fun and newer activities from classic roller coasters like the Giant Dipper to merry-go-rounds, bumper cars and arcade games to laser tag and a zip line. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 Highlights of the dining offerings include The Merchant Room, the resort's signature restaurant created in collaboration with two-time James Beard Award winner Gavin Kaysen, and HB’s, Naples' beloved beachfront eatery, which will return with a focus on local seafood and cocktails. Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025 They got married in 2019 Despite their initial misstep, sparks flew between JJ and Melody, and the couple wed on July 12, 2019, in a romantic beachfront ceremony. Nasha Smith, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Don’t be fooled by the beachfront setting, Fandango is so much more than just another chiringuito. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 16 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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