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beach goldenrod
nounLow
/ˈbiːtʃ ˈɡəʊldənrɒd/A perennial herbaceous flowering plant (Solidago sempervirens) native to coastal environments of eastern North America, characterized by tall stalks of dense yellow flower clusters.
beach grass
nounC1/C2
/ˈbiːtʃ ˌɡrɑːs/A type of hardy, long-bladed grass that grows on sandy beaches and coastal dunes, helping to stabilise the sand.
beach pea
nounLow
/ˈbiːtʃ ˌpiː/A hardy perennial plant of the pea family, typically found growing on sandy beaches and coastal dunes.
beach plum
nounLow
/ˈbiːtʃ ˌplʌm/A small, salt-tolerant shrub (Prunus maritima) native to sandy coastal areas of northeastern North America, or its edible, tart, small, dark purple fruit.
beach read
nounLow
/ˈbiːtʃ ˌriːd/A book, typically light, undemanding, and entertaining, considered suitable for reading on holiday, especially at the beach.
beach ridge
nounC2/Technical
/ˈbiːtʃ ˌrɪdʒ/A wave-deposited, linear mound of sand, gravel, or shingle found at the back of a beach, parallel to the shoreline, representing a former shoreline position.
beach scarp
nounLow (C2)
/ˈbiːtʃ ˌskɑːp/A steep, eroded slope or small cliff at the back of a beach, formed by wave action during high tides or storms.
beach umbrella
nounB1
/ˈbiːtʃ ʌmˈbrɛlə/A large, portable umbrella designed to provide shade from the sun on a beach.
beach wormwood
nounVery Low
/ˈbiːtʃ ˈwɜːmˌwʊd/A coastal plant, a type of Artemisia growing on beaches.
beach-la-mar
nounVery Low / Obsolete / Historical
/ˌbiːtʃ lə ˈmɑː/A pidgin or contact language historically used in the southwestern Pacific, based on English but with simplified grammar and incorporating elements from local languages.
beachbag
nounLow Frequency
/ˈbiːtʃbæɡ/A bag, often large and made of a durable material like canvas, used for carrying items to and from the beach.
beachball
nounC1
/ˈbiːtʃbɔːl/A large, inflatable, lightweight ball designed for play at the beach, in pools, or at other outdoor leisure locations, typically made of plastic or rubber.
beachboy
nounLow
/ˈbiːtʃbɔɪ/A young man who works at a beach, typically renting out equipment, giving surfing lessons, or providing other beach-related services.
beachcomber
nounC1
/ˈbiːtʃkəʊmə/A person who searches along a beach for useful or valuable items washed ashore.
beacher
nounVery Low
/ˈbiːtʃə(r)/An informal term for a person who frequents or spends significant time on a beach, often for leisure activities like sunbathing or socialising.
beachfront
adjectivenounB2
/ˈbiːtʃfrʌnt/A property or land that is located directly on or adjacent to a beach, with the beach itself as its boundary.
beachhead
nounC2
/ˈbiːtʃhɛd/A secure initial position established on an enemy shoreline by landing forces, used as a base for further advance.
beachmaster
nounC2
/ˈbiːtʃˌmɑːstə/A dominant male pinniped (e.g., a sea lion, fur seal, or elephant seal) that controls a section of a breeding beach and its harem of females during the mating season.
beachscape
nounLow
/ˈbiːtʃskeɪp/A view or scene of a beach, especially considered as a visual composition.
beachwear
nounB1
/ˈbiːtʃweə(r)/Clothing suitable for wearing on a beach.

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