beachgoer

noun

beach·​go·​er ˈbēch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce beachgoer (audio)
: a person who frequently goes to the beach

Examples of beachgoer in a Sentence

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Birders come for the migrating raptors and shorebirds, while beachgoers arrive with shelling bags, fishing poles, or kayaks bound for the calmer bay side. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 But today, beachgoers continue to stroll, sunbathe and frolic buck naked on that stretch of sand, in defiance of the law. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 As of last weekend, beachgoers could drop by at the Leslie, another hotel owned by the Royale Group, for espresso and ice cream. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Crops in South Florida also took a hit While beachgoers can wait out the cold, South Florida farmers said the impact was far more serious. February 18, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachgoer was in 1917

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“Beachgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachgoer. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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