A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks. We spent the afternoon relaxing on the beach, listening to the waves.
A place where people go to relax and enjoy the sun and sea. The beach was crowded with tourists enjoying the summer sun.
A geological landform consisting of loose particles (such as sand, gravel, shingle, or pebbles) that accumulate along the edge of a body of water. Coastal erosion constantly reshapes the beach, moving sand up and down the shoreline.