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beach

 

[ biหtสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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

coast, seashore, shore

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.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To beach something is to run or drive it onto the shore, especially in an emergency.

Synonyms

ground, strand

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น praia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐ เคคเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pantai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plaลผa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒผใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ playa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๋ณ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุทุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๆปฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา“ะฐะถะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงimษ™rlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.