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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An impromptu memorial that grew near the Bondi Pavilion after the massacre, as thousands of mourners brought flowers and heartfelt cards, was removed Monday as the beachfront returned to more normal activity. CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 The proposal took place on a beachfront balcony decorated with flowers and candles in Santorini, Greece. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 Beyond maintaining a massive beachfront buffer, the city designed 40-acre South Pointe Park and its beach walk to offer additional flood protection. Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025 Guests staying in the new suites can enjoy paddleboarding and fishing in Florida Bay, dining on seafood towers and Florida mahi at Calusa (where the kitchen will even filet and cook your catch), or sipping a cocktail with sunset views at the chic beachfront bar Dry Rocks. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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