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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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“As a lover of sweet smells, I really enjoyed this cocoa-inspired scent. The cedar and sandalwood notes were stronger at the end and gave nice, beachy vibes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The aesthetic was the early 2000s, beachy, young, fresh, like Abercrombie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 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

I like wearing summery, beachy outfits so I decided to wear something that kind of represents that.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 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

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