beach
noun
an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore.
Example Sentences
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In early 2022, some doomers from Anthropic and other AI labs flew to a retreat on the remote Bahamian island of Eleuthera, a 110-mile ribbon of land known for its pink sand beaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Zuber advised members of the public to stay away from beaches Sunday through Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
A Groatie Buckie is a small, pale pink and white shell found on beaches across Orkney, which in local tradition brings good luck and fortune to the keeper.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
This Mediterranean city seems to have it all — 300 days of sunshine, miles of beaches, a lively restaurant and nightlife scene, a beautiful and highly walkable historic center, and excellent public transportation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Back in Provincetown, there was a belt of sandy beaches all around the town, except for the harbor side, where houses were built out over the water.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
