beachier; beachiest
1
: covered with pebbles or shingle
2
: characterized by beaches
a beachy island

Examples of beachy in a Sentence

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The classic, beachy dive bar right on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach was a familiar haunt for the Orange County native, but on this random Tuesday afternoon, Turcs was filled with an audience twice the 32-year-old’s age. Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Feel free to break things up a bit with oversized sunglasses or a beachy bag. India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026 Plenty of his peers filled the void, none more energetically than Chesney, who has by now built a beachy brand that almost rivals Buffett’s. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Birkenstock Glenda Sandals Known for their orthopedic-level support and minimalist styling, the Birkenstock Glenda Sandals are a beachy yet elevated option. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachy

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachy was in 1600

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“Beachy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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