beachcomber
noun
beach·comb·er
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Definition of beachcomber
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: a white man living as a drifter or loafer especially on the islands of the South Pacific
2
: a person who searches along a shore (as for salable refuse or for seashells)
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Other Words from beachcomber
beachcomb
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Examples of beachcomber in a Sentence
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Starting this week, beachcombers from Seattle to San Francisco will find historically low tides peeling back the foamy shroud of choppy surf, unveiling who-knows-what might be lurking below. — Patrick May, The Mercury News, "How low can you go? West Coast tides this summer should be astonishing," 3 June 2019 From the enchanting courtyard garden and breezy veranda to the beachcomber bikes on hand for guests, this quintessentially low-country hotel feels instantly like home. — Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, "7 Dreamy Memorial Day Getaway Hotels To Book Now," 13 May 2019 In the past two months, Shabab militants have claimed responsibility for attacks that have killed more than 150 people, including Kenyan soldiers stationed at a remote desert outpost and beachcombers in Mogadishu. — New York Times, "1 U.S. Soldier Is Killed and 4 Are Wounded in Somalia Firefight," 8 June 2018 Cannon Beach has consistently good surf in summer, and after storms the 14-mile stretch of sand is a beachcomber’s dream, with finds like Japanese fishing floats— spheres of blue glass once used to keep nets afloat. — The Editors, Outside Online, "North America's 16 Best, Most Overlooked Beaches," 1 June 2018 On a recent spring day, the home’s deterioration drew beachcombers, some who stopped to snap photos or marvel at the slow decline. — OregonLive.com, "Decks now collapsing on Oregon beach house at center of riprap battle," 27 Apr. 2018 Hammond and Moore are beachcombers, or log salvors, based in Gibsons, British Columbia, a small coastal community less than 50 kilometers north of Vancouver. — Brian Payton, Smithsonian, "How Driftwood Reshapes Ecosystems," 9 Feb. 2018 Beyond a dwindling number of beachcombers hoping to make a buck, and mariners wishing to avoid striking deadheads, why should anyone care? — Brian Payton, Smithsonian, "How Driftwood Reshapes Ecosystems," 9 Feb. 2018 It was reported at least one beachcomber filled up a pickup truck with bags and drove away into the sunset. — Mark Price, charlotteobserver, "Maritime mystery: Where are 70 cargo containers that fell overboard off NC coast? | Charlotte Observer," 14 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'beachcomber.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for beachcomber
beachcomber
noun
English Language Learners Definition of beachcomber
: a person who walks along beaches looking for things (such as seashells or items that can be sold)
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