A sandy or pebbly area beside the sea where people relax and swim.
biːtʃ
seaside
The area by the sea visited for a holiday or day out.
ˈsiːˌsaɪd
sea
The large body of salt water beside a coast.
siː
ocean
A very large area of salt water beyond the shore.
ˈoʊʃən
shore
The land at the edge of the sea.
ʃɔr
sand
The loose grains that cover many beaches.
sænd
sandy
Covered with sand or containing a lot of sand.
ˈsændi
wave
A moving rise of water on the sea.
weɪv
horizon
The line where the sea seems to meet the sky.
həˈraɪzən
beach umbrella
A large umbrella that provides shade on the beach.
beach chair
A portable chair used for sitting comfortably on the beach.
rent an umbrella
To pay to use a beach umbrella for a limited time.
towel
A piece of absorbent cloth used to dry yourself after swimming.
ˈtaʊəl
bucket and spade
A small bucket and shovel used by children to play in sand.
sunscreen
A lotion put on the skin to reduce damage from sunlight.
ˈsʌnˌskriːn
swimsuit
Clothing designed to be worn while swimming.
ˈswɪmˌsuːt
sunglasses
Dark glasses that protect your eyes from bright sunlight.
ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz
flip-flops
Light open shoes worn at the beach or by a pool.
ˈflɪpˌflɑps
sunbathe
To lie or sit in the sun to get a tan.
ˈsʌnˌbeɪð
sandcastle
A castle shape made from wet sand on a beach.
ˈsændˌkæsəl
shell
The hard outer covering of a sea animal, found on a beach.
ʃɛl
pebble
A small smooth stone found on some beaches.
ˈpɛbəl
walk by the water
To walk along the edge of the sea.
rock
A solid natural mass of stone on the beach or coast.
rɑk
relax on the beach
To rest and enjoy time beside the sea.
cliff
A high, steep rock face beside the sea.
klɪf
cave
A natural hollow space inside a cliff or rock.
keɪv
rock pool
A small pool of seawater left among rocks when the tide goes out.
seaweed
Plants that grow in the sea and may wash onto shore.
ˈsiːˌwiːd
crab
A sea animal with a hard shell and claws.
kræb
jellyfish
A soft sea animal with a bell-shaped body and tentacles.
ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ
starfish
A sea animal with several arms shaped like a star.
ˈstɑrˌfɪʃ
sailing
The activity of travelling on water in a boat with sails.
ˈseɪlɪŋ
surfing
The sport of riding waves while standing on a board.
ˈsɝfɪŋ
scuba diving
The activity of swimming underwater using a tank and breathing equipment.
windsurfing
The sport of riding a board with a sail in the wind.
ˈwɪndˌsɝfɪŋ
kayaking
The activity of travelling in a narrow boat with a paddle.
ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ
go for a swim
To enter the water and swim for enjoyment.
lifeguard
A trained person who watches swimmers and helps in emergencies.
ˈlaɪfˌɡɑrd
swim
To move through water using your arms and legs.
swɪm
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