Synonyms for

Beaches

Verb / ˈbi:tʃʌz / / ˈbi:tʃɪz / Another word for beaches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Beaches are areas of sand or pebbles beside an ocean, lake, or river.

Synonyms & similar words

beach coast shore seashore strand waterfront littoral seaside bay cove inlet gulf estuary fjord lagoon marsh mudflat reef

Synonyms by register

Formal

coastlines shores seaboards

Informal

seaside waterfront

Literary

strand littoral

Antonyms

mountains forests deserts cities plains jungles highlands

Common collocations

  • sandy beaches
  • rocky beaches
  • tropical beaches
  • public beaches
  • private beaches
  • clean beaches
  • wide beaches
  • narrow beaches

Word family

noun beach
verb beached
adjective beachy

Usage note

While 'beaches' is the plural of 'beach', it is often used in a collective sense. It refers to the land alongside a body of water, typically sand or pebbles.

Example sentences

  1. The beaches in Hawaii are beautiful.
  2. I love building sandcastles on the beach.
  3. We saw a lot of crabs on the beach.
  4. The beach is a great place to go for a walk.
  5. I like to collect seashells on the beach.

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