beachfront

noun

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

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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With miles of scenic beachfront, tons of local small businesses, and a welcoming, unpretentious vibe, South Bay's Beach Cities truly have something for everyone. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025 Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort Located about 45 minutes outside of San Juan on one of the island's most enviable stretches of beachfront, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort is offering what might be the most over-the-top experience for Bad Bunny concertgoers. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 If the property is listed as beachfront, see if there's a map or reviews discussing whether the house is literally on the beach or requires lugging your beach chairs down a boardwalk. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 Once owned by Estée Lauder heir William Lauder, the adjoining lots span 2.3 acres and feature 360 feet of direct beachfront. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2025 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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