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 Puerto Lopez beachfront is no stranger to gang violence, according to CBS. Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 Her small beachfront home, shaped by local artisans and found materials, became a gathering place for travelers, creators, and seekers, eventually evolving into 17 rooms and a private villa for like-minded visitors. Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 Filming took place in and around the picturesque beachfront resort, with the show’s production designer refashioning interiors to reflect the narrative. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 The marathon distance features an 18-mile stretch along the ocean, the half marathon will showcase the beachfront for 8 miles, while the 5K runners will journey along a scenic out-and-back route passing the Buena Vista Lagoon. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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