beachfront

noun

ˈbēch-ˌfrənt How to pronounce beachfront (audio)
Definition of beachfrontnext
as in beach
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water the town's beachfront extends for more than a mile

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Recent Examples of beachfront Its 52 villas, all with private pools and heaps of space, come from the drawing board of Belgian designer Jean-Michel Gathy, and range from lofty beachfront retreats to hillside hideaways. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The oceanfront lawn, beachfront restaurant, and intricate sand sculptures complete the picture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Fort Lauderdale police shut down 2 miles of beachfront along A1A due to flooding. — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Strappy, supportive sandals like the Cushionaire Luna Cork Footbed Sandals work perfectly for nights out at cute beachfront tavernas. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachfront
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  • As a super El Niño intensifies in the Pacific Ocean, coastal beach erosion is devastating Southern California and beyond.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026
  • You may be forgiven for anticipating a potboiler climax when a lush hideaway with a private beach is concerned, and what occurs there is indeed juicy.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Beachfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beachfront. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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