beachfront

noun

beach·​front ˈbēch-ˌfrənt How to pronounce beachfront (audio)
: a strip of land that fronts a beach

Examples of beachfront in a Sentence

We went for a walk along the beachfront. the town's beachfront extends for more than a mile
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Towns to consider West Coast gems: Cayucos, Capitola, Carpinteria East Coast favorites: Beaufort, Bald Head Island, Wrightsville Beach The food scene If tacos and casual beachfront bites sound like your thing, California nails it every time. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The 140-room beachfront project is slated to open in 2028, but per his disclosure it’s already hauled in $2.5 million for Trump, likely the licensing fee. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The majority of Guam's hotels and resorts are located on the beachfront in Tumon bay, the center of Guam tourism district. Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 The spacious accommodations, starting at 1,130 square feet, also come with soaking tubs and either a private terrace or balcony for taking in the beautiful beachfront views. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beachfront

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachfront was in 1869

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“Beachfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachfront. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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