beachfront

noun

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

Synonyms of beachfront

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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The neighborhood/area The hotel isn’t beachfront, like many in the area are, but rather a solid hike or short drive to the Pacific. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 Ground-floor commercial and residential spaces also offer private beachfront access. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 Test your knowledge of dessert devotion, beachfront buzz and more and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Take your pick between a stay in a modern condo or a nostalgic beachfront cottage. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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