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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Of course, beachy waves do suit her ocean-loving lifestyle. Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 Dozens of neighborhood residents spoke against the change, expressing concerns that the high-density housing commonly built under Complete Communities could ruin the small-scale, beachy feel of their neighborhood. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 Tropical drinks continue to have their beachy day in the sun. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026 Stroll Flagler Avenue New Smyrna Beach’s main drag, Flagler Avenue, stretches just five beachy blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway but packs a punch with all its shops, restaurants, galleries, and events. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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