beach 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 