Basic Details
Word: Beach
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An area of sand or pebbles by the shore of a body of water, typically used for recreation.
Synonyms: Shore, coastline, seaside
Antonyms: Inland, interior
Idioms and Phrases
- Take sand to the beach: To do something pointless or unnecessary. Example: "Bringing extra towels for the trip was like taking sand to the beach."
- Beach bum: A person who spends much of their time relaxing at the beach. Example: "During summer, he becomes a true beach bum, lounging in the sun all day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We had a wonderful time building sandcastles at the beach on our family holiday.
Example 2: The beach is a perfect place for a picnic with friends and family, enjoying the sun and waves.
Example 3: Every evening, the beach is filled with people watching the sunset over the water.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the longest beach in the world is Praia do Cassino in Brazil? It stretches over 150 miles along the Atlantic Ocean!
Famous Quote
"To escape and sit quietly on the beach thats my idea of paradise." Emilia Wickstead
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "beach" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) An area of sand or pebbles by the water
c) A mountain path
d) A kind of tree
Answer: b) An area of sand or pebbles by the water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "beach"?
a) Forest
b) Shore
c) Mountain
d) City
Answer: b) Shore
3. Which sentence uses "beach" correctly?
a) The beach is where we climbed the tallest tree.
b) The beach is a nice place to have fun and relax.
c) The beach swam across the river.
d) The beach sang a lovely song.
Answer: b) The beach is a nice place to have fun and relax.
4. Which idiom means doing something unnecessary?
a) Beach bum
b) Take sand to the beach
c) Under the weather
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) Take sand to the beach
5. What is the opposite of "beach"?
a) Forest
b) Inland
c) River
d) Hill
Answer: b) Inland
