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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There's plenty of beachfront for all ages to enjoy, and the pool is perfect for kids to swim and play. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 Stay at the Pearl Beach Inn, a bungalow-style beachfront motel right on the sand with great rates. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 The owners first incorporated these principles into their posh beachfront resort, F ZEEN KEFALONIA, and now are transferring them to an urban environment. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 Mid-Beach has a mix of hotels and a quieter beachfront, while North Beach feels more residential, with local restaurants, parks and a slower pace. Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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