What is another word for beach?

Explore the synonym list above for alternatives to beach.

What is the opposite of beach?

Antonyms of beach include inland, forest, mountain, desert, city.

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Verb / bi:tʃ / Another word for beach — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A beach is an area of sand or rocks next to the sea or a lake.

shore coast seashore seaside waterfront littoral strand bay cove inlet haven harbor port marina lakefront riverfront estuary fjord gulf sound

Formal

seashore coastline littoral

Informal

strip shore

Literary

strand margin

inland forest mountain desert city landlocked

Usage note

While 'beach' is the most common term, 'seashore' and 'coastline' are more formal. 'Strand' is often used in a poetic or literary context.

At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun. - Sandy Gingras
Happiness is a day at the beach. - Unknown
The beach is not a place to work; to read, write or to think. - Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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