Beach Synonyms, Beach Antonyms

beach 1530s, probably from O.E. bæce, bece "stream," from P.Gmc. *bakiz. Extended to loose, pebbly shores (1590s), and in dialect around Sussex and Kent beach still has the meaning "pebbles worn by the waves." Fr. grève shows the same evolution. The verb "to haul or run up on a beach" is first attested 1840. Beach bum first recorded 1962.

Example Sentences for beach

No day at the beach is complete without spending some time in the water.

One of our favorite techniques for handling those last ten days before school starts is to go on a short beach vacation.

There are snow cams for office-bound skiers and surf cams for stay-at-home beach bums.

Lying on a beach isn't relaxing if there is a crowd of people surrounding you.