beachscape
Americannoun
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a section or expanse of beach and shore scenery.
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a picture or other artistic representation of this.
Etymology
Origin of beachscape
First recorded in 1935–40; beach ( def. ) + -scape ( def. )
Example Sentences
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A little earlier, Christie’s did raise an impressive $23.1 million for David Hockney’s 1969 beachscape “Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime,” of 20th and 21st century art.
From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022
Look closely at any location, sea or beachscape, and a wedding couple will pop up — brides and bridegrooms in mixed and matched pairs: opposite sex, same sex, varied races and nationalities.
From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2016
They’re also responsible for the bright yellow beachscape of “The Sandbox” and the chilly decrepitude of “Drowning.”
From New York Times • May 22, 2016
There will be three performances next week: the recorded sounds of the orchestra and chorus will be played over the beachscape as the principal singers perform live, cued and conducted by Stuart Bedford.
From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2013
Prices ranged from $5,000 for a view of Greek ruins to $30,000 for a moonlit beachscape.
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2011
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