Beachside: meaning, definitions and examples
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beachside
[ ˈbiːʧsaɪd ]
location by the sea
Beachside refers to the area that is directly adjacent to a beach. It often implies a desirable location for vacations or leisure activities, where one can enjoy the sun, sand, and sea. Many establishments such as hotels and restaurants are built in beachside areas to cater to tourists.
Synonyms
coastline, seaboard, shoreline
Examples of usage
- We found a lovely beachside café for lunch.
- They rented a beachside bungalow for the summer.
- The beachside scenery was breathtaking at sunset.
Translations
Translations of the word "beachside" in other languages:
🇵🇹 à beira da praia
🇮🇳 समुद्र तट पर
🇩🇪 am Strand
🇮🇩 pinggir pantai
🇺🇦 на узбережжі
🇵🇱 nad brzegiem plaży
🇯🇵 ビーチサイド
🇫🇷 au bord de la plage
🇪🇸 junto a la playa
🇹🇷 plaj kenarında
🇰🇷 해변가
🇸🇦 على شاطئ البحر
🇨🇿 na pláži
🇸🇰 na pláži
🇨🇳 海滩边
🇸🇮 ob plaži
🇮🇸 við ströndina
🇰🇿 жағада
🇬🇪 ზღვის ნაპირზე
🇦🇿 dəniz kənarında
🇲🇽 junto a la playa
Etymology
The term 'beachside' is a compound word formed from 'beach' and 'side'. The word 'beach' originates from the Old English 'bæce', which means river bank, and 'bæce' can often refer to a pebble-strewn shore. It gradually evolved to denote sandy coastal areas we now recognize as beaches. 'Side' comes from the Old English 'sīde', which means a location or area adjacent to something. The phrase 'beachside' began to emerge in common usage as beaches became popular vacation spots in the 19th century, particularly with the rise of coastal resorts. Over time, it has been widely adopted to describe not just the physical location near the beach, but also all the amenities and activities associated with coastal living.