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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Most beachgoers and surfers were fast to flee the beach after the sirens, although not all. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2025 For that reason, beachgoers are treated to plenty of open space, natural beauty, and a welcome lack of buzzy beachfront boardwalks. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 Fellow beachgoers tried to rescue him, but first responders from Costa Rica's Red Cross were unable to revive him. Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 July 2025 Few films have had the cultural impact of Jaws, the 1975 thriller that not only terrified a generation of beachgoers but also launched the modern summer blockbuster. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025 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 9 Aug. 2025.

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