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Definition of beachcomb

beachcomb

/ˈbiːtʃ.koʊm/
beach · comb
Past Simple:beachcombed
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Past Participle:beachcombed
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Present Participle:beachcombing
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beachcomb Lexical Profile

beachcomb Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To search along a beach or shoreline for shells, driftwood, sea glass, or other interesting or valuable items washed ashore.

Example

"During their coastal vacation, the children loved to beachcomb at low tide for unusual seashells and smooth pieces of sea glass."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

beach
beachball
beachboy
beachcomb
beachcomber
beachcombing
beachfront

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a back-formation from the noun 'beachcomber', combining 'beach' with 'comb' in the figurative sense of searching an area thoroughly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beachcomb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beachcomb
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