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noun

ˈbēch How to pronounce beach (audio)
Definition of beachnext
as in shore
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water she loves walking along the beach, looking for shells that the waves cast up

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verb

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as in to ground

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as in to shipwreck

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Recent Examples of beach
Noun
Wander or ride around this seaside spot to marvel at its elaborate Victorian houses, then stop by the Washington Street Mall for beach-day provisions. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Though conditions are slowly improving, the Chicago Park District announced Friday morning that Chicago beaches and pools will remain closed for a second day in a row, and that all day camps will be held indoors. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Verb
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard warning for Lake Michigan beaches through Friday due to the danger of high waves and dangerous currents. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for beach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beach
  1. shoreline
  2. ground
  3. shipwreck
  4. coast
  5. tie up
  6. wreck
  7. coastline
  8. dock
Noun
  • The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, overseen by the British military, said the ship had been hugging Oman’s shoreline.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • His body was found by a National Park Service agent face-down in the water off the shoreline Monday morning.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of shoreline
Verb
  • For couples trying to build a life that feels both grounded and inspired, Charlotte makes a strong case for itself.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Every supporting cast member pops, Zimmer’s score is ominously tense, and the action sequences are grounded and effective.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of ground
Verb
  • In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, young boys gradually become feral and sadistic when trapped on an island together, and in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Prospero magically shipwrecks his brother and his allies so that they will all be exiled together under his watch.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • Unique experiences include shipwreck scuba diving in the Straits of Mackinac and checking out the sights from the stunning Castle Rock viewpoint.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Definition of shipwreck
Noun
  • Southern coast may briefly experience heat index values in excess of 110 degrees.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • The list published by Fars included Qatar’s main port, Hamad; and the King Fahd Industrial Port (KFIP) at Yanbu on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, which has become a logistics hub for the US military.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of coast
Verb
  • Ellis also questioned whether the city’s push to extend six of its TADs is even legal if more than 10% of Atlanta’s tax base is currently tied up in the taxing districts.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • With a new head coach and a major tournament tying up a number of senior players, there is a chance for a player to make their mark.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of tie up
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  • Those findings may sound like proof the job wrecks your hormones.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Long-distance backpacking is having a moment, and readers planning a first thru-hike want to know how to prepare without wrecking their body, their gear budget or their trip.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of wreck
Noun
  • And Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has struck ships sailing close to the Omani coastline.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • The ships were directed to take a route along the southern side of the Strait of Hormuz, hugging Oman's coastline, rather than a route along Iran's coastline on the northern side of the strait.
    — Jackie Northam, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of coastline
Verb
  • The yacht, which has twin helipads, has until recent weeks been docked in the Civitavecchia port near Rome since Fertitta’s ambassadorship began in 2023.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The sophomore frame for Disney’s live-action Moana is set to dock in second place.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
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