beachgoer

noun

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

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On the northern coast, Dunn’s River Falls attracts hikers and beachgoers who come to swim in the shallow waters at the base of the waterfall or relax on the nearby stretch of white sand. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 Although the paint job catches the eye, the new stands, which cost about $87,000 each, have several features that will be helpful to lifeguards and beachgoers. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026 Laguna Beach city leaders are mulling a proposal that would ban large pop-up shade structures on the sand to protect the safety of beachgoers. Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026 That update may come as a good sign for beachgoers — especially as weather in San Diego has felt positively summery these last few weeks. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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