Beach: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
beach
[ biหtส ]
at the seaside
A beach is a sandy or pebbly shore by the sea or a lake, usually sloping gently down to the water's edge. It is a popular destination for relaxation, sunbathing, swimming, and various water activities.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
beach |
A sandy or pebbly area along the edge of a sea, ocean, lake, or river, often used for relaxation, swimming, and other recreational activities.
|
shore |
The land along the edge of a body of water, such as a sea, lake, or large river. A more general term that can be used in various contexts, including geography, literature, and everyday conversation.
|
coast |
The area where land meets the sea or ocean, usually referring to a broader geographical region. Used when discussing natural features, geography, or travel along the edge of the land.
|
seashore |
The land along the edge of the sea or ocean, ideal for more poetic or descriptive uses. Often implies a natural, untouched area without specific recreational facilities.
|
Examples of usage
- People love to sunbathe on the beach during the summer.
- We built sandcastles on the beach with the kids.
- The beach was crowded with tourists enjoying the warm weather.
informal
To beach something is to run or drive it onto the shore, especially in an emergency.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
beach |
Commonly used to describe a sandy or pebbly area by the edge of the sea or a lake where people go to relax, swim, and have fun.
|
strand |
An archaic or literary term for shore or beach. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and might be found more in poetry or literature.
|
ground |
Generally refers to the solid surface of the Earth. It is a broad term and can be used in many contexts, but does not specifically refer to a beach or coastal area.
|
Examples of usage
- The captain had to beach the boat to prevent it from sinking.
- The pilot skillfully beached the plane after engine failure.
Translations
Translations of the word "beach" in other languages:
๐ต๐น praia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐ เคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Strand
๐ฎ๐ฉ pantai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปัะถ
๐ต๐ฑ plaลผa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท plage
๐ช๐ธ playa
๐น๐ท plaj
๐ฐ๐ท ํด๋ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุงุทุฆ
๐จ๐ฟ plรกลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ plรกลพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆตทๆปฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ plaลพa
๐ฎ๐ธ strรถnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐาะฐะถะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงimษrlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ playa
Etymology
The word 'beach' originated from Old English 'bรฆce' which meant 'river bank' or 'shore of the sea'. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to sandy or pebbly shores by the sea or a lake. Beaches have been popular for recreational purposes throughout history, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans enjoying seaside activities. Today, beaches are a key feature of many coastal regions and are synonymous with relaxation and leisure.
See also: beachbird, beachcomber, beachcombing, beachfront, beachhead.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,954, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
- ...
- 3951 conscience
- 3952 washed
- 3953 substituted
- 3954 beach
- 3955 mature
- 3956 cuts
- 3957 theatre
- ...