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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Food and drink There are several on-site restaurants, including the casual open-air Beach Tree, the beachfront 'Ulu with an adjacent sushi lounge, NOIO, Miller & Lux, and Residents’ Beach House. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 The 6,700-square-foot beachfront residence sits along one of the coastal town’s premier streets. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026 Surf And Stay Since your group will likely be wiped out after a day on the waves, stay in a suite at the resort’s beachfront Waco Surf Hotel, book a house for a larger crew, or hook up your RV. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 Florida’s coastal counties spend millions trucking in sand to preserve the eroding beachfront. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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