beachgoer

noun

beach·​go·​er ˈbēch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce beachgoer (audio)
: a person who frequently goes to the beach

Examples of beachgoer in a Sentence

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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 But when a boy is killed, and with throngs of beachgoers en route for the July 4th holiday, Brody teams with oceanographer Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw) to track down and kill the marauding Great White Shark. David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026 The risk of rip currents has been downgraded from high to moderate along Atlantic beaches, but officials still urge beachgoers to use caution in the water. Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Her post drew an enthusiastic response from fellow beachgoers. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachgoer was in 1917

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“Beachgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachgoer. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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