Beach

Pronunciation: /biːtʃ/

Definitions of beach

noun a sandy or pebbly shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks

Example Sentences

A1 I like to build sandcastles on the beach.

A2 We had a picnic on the beach last weekend.

B1 The beach was crowded with tourists enjoying the sun.

B2 The beach is known for its crystal clear waters and white sand.

C1 The beachfront property offers stunning views of the ocean.

C2 The beach is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts.

Examples of beach in a Sentence

formal The beach is a popular destination for tourists looking to relax and soak up the sun.

informal Let's hit the beach and catch some waves!

slang I love chillin' at the beach, it's so rad.

figurative Walking along the beach always helps me clear my mind and feel at peace.

Grammatical Forms of beach

• past tense: beached
• plural: beaches
• comparative: beachier
• superlative: beachiest
• present tense: is/be
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has/have been
• continuous tense: is being/are being
• singular: beach
• positive degree: beach
• infinitive: to beach
• gerund: beaching
• participle: beached

Origin and Evolution of beach

First Known Use: 1430 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'beach' originated from the Old English word 'bæce' which referred to the shoreline of a body of water.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beach' evolved to specifically refer to the sandy or pebbly shore by the sea or a lake, rather than just any shoreline.