beach

1 of 2

noun

ˈbēch 

1

: shore pebbles : shingle

2

a

: a shore of a body of water covered by sand, gravel, or larger rock fragments

b

: a seashore area

beach

2 of 2

verb

beached; beaching; beaches

transitive verb

1

: to run or drive ashore

beaching the landing craft in the assault

The storm damaged and beached half the fleet.

2

: to strand on or as if on a beach

a beached shark

Synonyms

Noun

• beachfront
• sand(s)
• strand

Examples of beach in a Sentence

Noun

We spent the day at the beach.

she loves walking along the beach, looking for shells that the waves cast up

Verb

The pirates beached the ship on the island.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Photo : Living Proof Real Estate Photography The beach is just a few blocks away. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 July 2024

There is a moderate risk for rip currents at area beaches. —Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024

Verb

However, this most recent event includes the highest number of dolphins beached in a single stranding event, the IFAW said. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024

Those projects range from engaging youth in climate education and literacy to beach and ocean cleanups. —Lucas Thompson, NBC News, 12 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb

verbal derivative of beach entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing beach

• beach ball
• beach blanket
• beach buggy
• beach cruiser
• beach flea
• beach grass
• beach hopper
• beach pea
• beach plum
• beach towel
• beach volleyball
• free beach

Kids Definition

beach

1 of 2 noun

ˈbēch 

: a sandy or gravelly part of the shore of a body of water

beach

2 of 2 verb

: to run or drive ashore

beach a boat