Beach — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbēch/

Meaning & Definition of Beach

Beach (noun)

  1. shore pebbles, shingle
  2. a shore of a body of water covered by sand, gravel, or larger rock fragments
  3. a seashore area

Beach (verb)

  1. to run or drive ashore
  2. to strand on or as if on a beach

Beach (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water

    "she loves walking along the beach, looking for shells that the waves cast up"

    similar: beachfront, sand(s), strand
    related: seaboard, seacoast, seashore, seaside, coast, coastland, coastline, shore, shoreline, oceanfront, shorefront, waterfront, bank, riverbank, riverfront, riverside, esplanade, littoral, lido, plage

Beach (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ground

    similar: ground, berth, moor, tie up, harbor, anchor, dock, land, arrive, reach, show up, turn up, debark, disembark
    opposite: embark, launch, sail

  2. as in wreck, strand

    similar: shipwreck, strand, wreck, scuttle, founder
    opposite: recover, salvage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beach

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beach:

beachfront, sand(s), strand, ground, berth, moor, tie up, harbor, anchor, dock, land, arrive, reach, show up, turn up, debark, disembark, shipwreck, wreck, scuttle, founder

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Beach

Words with the opposite meaning of Beach:

embark, launch, sail, recover, salvage

Related Words for Beach

seaboard, seacoast, seashore, seaside, coast, coastland, coastline, shore, shoreline, oceanfront, shorefront, waterfront, bank, riverbank, riverfront, riverside, esplanade, littoral, lido, plage

Word Forms of Beach

Inflections: beached, beaching, beaches

Origin & Etymology of Beach

origin unknown

First known use: circa 1552

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Beach

Words & Phrases Containing Beach

beach ball, beach buggy, beach cruiser, beach flea, beach glass, beach grass, beach pea, beach plum

Frequently Asked Questions about Beach

What does "Beach" mean?

"Beach" means shore pebbles, shingle. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: shore pebbles, shingle. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Beach"?

Other words for "Beach" include beachfront, sand(s), strand, ground, berth, moor, tie up and harbor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beach" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beach"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beach". Common alternatives include beachfront, sand(s), strand, ground, berth, moor, tie up, harbor, anchor and dock.

What is the opposite of "Beach"?

Antonyms of "Beach" include embark, launch, sail, recover and salvage.

How do you use "Beach" in a sentence?

Examples of "Beach" in a sentence: "she loves walking along the beach, looking for shells that the waves cast up".

Is "Beach" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beach" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Beach" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Beach" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Beach"?

"Beach" is pronounced /ˈbēch/.