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beachy

American  
[bee-chee] / ˈbi tʃi /

adjective

  1. covered with pebbles or sand.


Etymology

Origin of beachy

First recorded in 1590–1600; beach + -y 1

Example Sentences

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In that film, Keaton’s character is swathed in beachy white-and-beige separates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

Anything from Aaliyah to YG and Frankie Beverly fills the beachy air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

For columnist Bibi Hutchings, who lives in beachy coastal Alabama, “Martha Stewart Living” offered her a way to learn to love one of fall’s most iconic ingredients.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2024

Channeling the timeless charm of coastal living with a vintage twist, the Coastal Grandma trend combines classic beachy elements with nostalgic décor accents.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

She and I were inseparable—literally—her golden brown beachy waves interwoven with my dark brown hair in one shared, thick braid.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith