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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Where to stay Get a taste of Jersey Shore living by staying at Pier Village’s family-friendly beachfront the Wave Resort or the Ocean Place Resort & Spa, which includes pet-friendly rooms on its second floor. Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025 Photo : Legendary Productions/Luxury Resort Portfolio A private tunnel under the street connects the home to a 1,200-square-foot beachfront cabana. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025 While this tranquil resort comes complete with beachfront suites and lavish villas, those who venture beyond property limits can discover a truly marvelous natural feature in the form of the Caicos Bank. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 The operation aimed to preempt any threat ahead of the singer's historic performance on Saturday night, which drew over two million fans to Rio's iconic beachfront. Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 4 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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