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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Along with Wake Field, other recent investments include pickleball courts, new beachfront living at The Cays, renovations to The Cliff House & Tip-Top, and three new gathering spots for activities ranging from beachside drinks to sunrise yoga at the luxury getaway. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 There is also a coral reef stretching along the Punta Cana beach that ends near the hotel’s beachfront, allowing for stronger currents, Yuri said. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025 The eight-bedroom beachfront home includes a wine room, a gym, a yoga studio and numerous terraces overlooking the Pacific Ocean Comments Barret Swatek is saying goodbye to paradise! Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 Sand Cay Beach Resort Here’s another great bet for a condo-style stay with units located directly on a beautiful stretch of Gulf of Mexico beachfront. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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