Beaches Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 16th century (denoting shingle on the seashore): perhaps related to Old English bæce, bece ‘brook’ (an element that survives in place names such as Wisbech and Sandbach), assuming an intermediate sense ‘pebbly river valley’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a strip of land covered with sand, shingle, or small stones at the edge of a body of water, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks

Short Definition:

seashore

Examples:

• fabulous sandy beaches
• walking along the beach at sunset
• a beach bar
• a beach holiday

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

run or haul up (a boat or ship) on to a beach

Short Definition:

haul boat on to beach

Examples:

• at the water's edge a rowing boat was beached