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Definition of beachhead

beachhead

/ˈbiːtʃ.hed/
beach · head
Plural:beachheads
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beachhead Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An initial secure position or achievement that serves as a starting point for further expansion, development, or progress.

Example

"Opening a small retail store in the capital gave the startup a crucial beachhead in the European market."

2

A defended area on a shore captured from an opposing force, from which further advances or operations can be launched.

Example

"Historians studied how the coastal landing established a vital beachhead for the supply vessels."

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• Nearby Words

beachcombing
beachfront
beachgoer
beachhead
beachside
beachwear
beachy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century (around 1940 during World War II) as a compound of 'beach' and 'head', modeled by analogy on 'bridgehead'.

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