beach
noun
an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore.
Example Sentences
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A fire service spokesman said the evacuation had to be by sea as the flames were getting close to the beaches.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
With its golden beaches, whitewashed villages, stunning sunsets and ancient history, it’s no surprise that Greece is an increasingly popular destination for sun-loving tourists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
People gathered at beaches, parks and attractions across the South East to watch the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a partial solar eclipse.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Flooding of seawater is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches and walkways,” the weather service office in Oxnard said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
In Kingston, Suzanne had taken me to powdery white beaches where we dodged waves in water that looked like jade.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
