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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Developed through a partnership between BDT & MSD, The Athens Group and Four Seasons, the resort is part of a larger coastal destination that also includes luxury beachfront and golf-side residences and The Gardens, an 18-hole golf course developed in collaboration with Discovery Land Company. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The group stayed at the Grand Wailea, an upscale beachfront hotel on Maui. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026 Please reconsider the use of artificial turf on the beachfront due to health and comfort concerns and its unorthodox placement on a beachfront. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026 When you’re not cozied up in your private beachfront eco tent, there’s plenty to do. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 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 22 May. 2026.

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