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Definition of "beach" []

  • The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly. (noun)
  • The sand or pebbles on a shore. (noun)
  • The zone above the water line at a shore of a body of water, marked by an accumulation of sand, stone, or gravel that has been deposited by the tide or waves. (noun)
  • To run, haul, or bring ashore: beached the rowboat in front of the cabin; hooked a big bluefish but was unable to beach it. (verb-transitive)
  • To leave stranded or helpless. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "beach" in a sentence
  • "The litter on the main beach is not to be believed."
  • "The main beach is Playa Los Muertos with palapa restaurants and bars, water sports, etc."
  • "Considering Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer, including the deadly malignant melanoma, in the world, one would think that covering up on the beach is a matter of common sense and health necessity."