Beachcomber

Pronunciation: /biːtʃˌkʌmbər/

Definitions of beachcomber

noun a person who searches along a beach for items of value or interest

Example Sentences

A1 The beachcomber collected seashells along the shore.

A2 As a beachcomber, she enjoyed searching for treasures washed up on the beach.

B1 The beachcomber spent hours combing the beach for interesting finds.

B2 Being a beachcomber requires patience and a keen eye for spotting hidden gems.

C1 The seasoned beachcomber knew exactly where to look for rare artifacts on the beach.

C2 The beachcomber's extensive collection of beach treasures was the envy of all who saw it.

Examples of beachcomber in a Sentence

formal The beachcomber spent hours searching for seashells along the shore.

informal The beachcomber likes to collect cool stuff they find at the beach.

slang The beachcomber is always on the hunt for beach treasures.

figurative As a beachcomber of life, he sought out hidden gems in every situation.

Grammatical Forms of beachcomber

• past tense: beachcombed
• plural: beachcombers
• comparative: more beachcomber
• superlative: most beachcomber
• present tense: beachcombs
• future tense: will beachcomb
• perfect tense: has beachcombed
• continuous tense: is beachcombing
• singular: beachcomber
• positive degree: beachcomber
• infinitive: to beachcomb
• gerund: beachcombing
• participle: beachcombed

Origin and Evolution of beachcomber

First Known Use: 0019 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'beachcomber' originated from the practice of combing the beach for items of value or interest.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who scavenged along the shore for items washed up by the sea, the term 'beachcomber' has evolved to also refer to someone who spends time idly on the beach or who lives a relaxed, unconventional lifestyle near the coast.