The beach
Example: The beach has sand and waves near the sea
Definition
"The beach" is an area of sandy or pebbly land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river, often used for recreation and relaxation. It typically features sand, waves, and sometimes dunes, serving as a natural boundary between water and land.
Etymology
The phrase "the beach" comes from the Old English word 'bæce,' meaning 'stream' or 'shore.' Over time, it evolved to specifically refer to the sandy or pebbly shorelines by bodies of water. Did you know that the word 'beach' originally referred to a broader range of shorelines, not just sandy ones?
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"The beach" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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