beachy

adjective

ˈbē-chē How to pronounce beachy (audio)
beachier; beachiest
1
: covered with pebbles or shingle
2
: characterized by beaches
a beachy island

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With the help of hairstylist Dayaruci, Gomez wore her chocolate-brown hair in loose beachy waves with a middle part. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026 This beachside escape from my already beachy hometown of Naples, Florida, was a welcome respite from the intense crowds that flocked to the Gulf like a pack of seagulls on a stray French fry. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026 The classic, beachy dive bar right on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach was a familiar haunt for the Orange County native, but on this random Tuesday afternoon, Turcs was filled with an audience twice the 32-year-old’s age. — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Soaking tub, outdoor shower, patio, self check-in Instead of defaulting to the usual beachy whites, this one-bedroom apartment embraces shades of green—from olive walls to glossy teal tile—for a fresh take on island living. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachy

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beachy was in 1600

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“Beachy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachy. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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