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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The best beachfront homes make access and exclusivity feel like part of the same design challenge. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Constructing a private condominium tower on public beachfront land is not in the public interest. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026 After its recent $50 million expansion, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the star of the Mayakoba development in Playa del Carmen, with 34 private beachfront pool suites and a brand-new beach club with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 On sunny days, when Manhattanites swap scorching sidewalks for the cool exhale of a sea breeze, the beachfront jostles. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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