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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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 The single-family beachfront home covers 1.6 acres and features a swimming pool, 13 bedrooms and 14.5 bathrooms. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 In January, the Panthers asked the city to waive the remaining fee for last year’s parade that rolled down Fort Lauderdale’s beachfront on June 30. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025 The zone will boast 54 hotels; two miles of beachfront; and a wide range of shops, restaurants, and other attractions. Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 19 June 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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