Meaning of the word beach in English

What does beach mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

beach

US /biːtʃ/

UK /biːtʃ/

a shore of a body of water covered by sand, gravel, or larger rock fragments

Example:

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We spent the day relaxing on the beach.

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The children built sandcastles on the beach.

Synonym:

shore coast seashore sands strand

to run or drive (a boat or other vessel) ashore

Example:

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The captain decided to beach the damaged ship to prevent it from sinking.

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They managed to beach the small boat safely during the storm.

Synonym:

strand ground run aground dock moor

Related Word:

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