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

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All travelers need a few pairs of socks stashed in their suitcase, even those heading to beachy or tropical destinations. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 There are plenty of common spaces to lounge about in, from the bar to the restaurant (Macondo, which feels like a massive, beachy living room) to the beach cabanas. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Outside, the signature red chairs have vanished, making way for an outdoor, beachy vibe. Connie Ogle march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 Soft waves enhance the multidimensional color, giving it a beachy, cool-girl factor. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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