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
beached; beaching; beaches
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
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Which beaches in the US were most contaminated?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Noun
For larger groups, the luxe three-to-five-bedroom residences are worth the splurge, offering private pools, direct beach access, and a personal chef available for hire.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 29 May 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
Which beaches in the US were most contaminated?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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“Beach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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beach
1 of 2 noun
: 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
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