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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Late Sunday morning, tourists in the small beachfront resort of Sayulita were warned to return to their hotel rooms and stay indoors because of the escalating violence. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026 Much of the furniture and decor was sourced directly from Bali, giving the hotel an artisanal character that stands apart from more traditional beachfront stays. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 Sarasota alone boasts more than 35 miles of beachfront, according to Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 Set on more than 1,000 feet of beachfront in Old Naples, the property has been designed like a village rather than a single high-rise monolith. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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