Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A strip of land facing or running along a beach.
- adjective Situated along or having direct access to a beach.
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- adjective Referring to property (
real estate ) that is located on abeach .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a strip of land running along a beach
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Examples
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My opinion: waterboarding, belly slapping, and caterpillar putting (in beachfront cells) should be like abortion.
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On a recent trip to Costa Rica, where only four percent of the country is titled beachfront property, I was astonished to discover that you can buy a 2300 sq. foot beachfront villa -- with appointments of the quality you'd find in a luxury Malibu home -- for $129,000.
Andrea R. Vaucher: Along For The Ride: Costa Rica Luxury Beachfront Living Andrea R. Vaucher 2011
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It's too bad, if my contractor is correct, that that small percentage of the lake covered is concentrated in beachfront recreational areas. rjkveton
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The beachfront is lined with unique bed and breakfasts set in picturesque coves of golden fine sandy beaches and rocky mountain points that tumble down to the blue Pacific.
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(Click for Image) Pronounced Koh-ah-stay-koh-MAH-tay, this small beachfront, is a few miles north of La Manzanilla.
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(Click for Image) Pronounced Koh-ah-stay-koh-MAH-tay, this small beachfront, is a few miles north of La Manzanilla.
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(Click for Image) Pronounced Koh-ah-stay-koh-MAH-tay, this small beachfront, is a few miles north of La Manzanilla.
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Whip out a reasonably hefty checkbook and you'll find lots of smooth operators ready to sell you a Latin American beachfront condo, Swiss bullion account or sure-thing Chinese stock, all wrapped up in an impressive-sounding trust or LLC.
Safehaven 2010
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As I said, a long stretch of Mediterranean beachfront is no small asset; you just have to persuade people that it’s safe to visit.
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The beachfront is a lovely perk, but the obstacle course to get there isn't worth the tan.
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