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

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For a weekend stay, the beachy sanctuary of the Rockaway Hotel is the way to go. Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 The design scheme leans glossy and neutral, with beachy accents like pops of blue and natural wood throughout. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 As for her glam, Amal’s beachy brunette waves were streaked with blonde highlights, while her makeup consisted of nude eyeshadow, tan lip liner, and a muted pink pout. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026 Caribbean hurricane season peaks in August and September, bringing with it high winds, rain, and churned up, murky water—not what most people want from a beachy Caribbean vacation. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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