Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

beachcombing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.60 in modern English

Syllables
beach-comb-ing
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The lifestyle and habits of a beachcomber.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An item found lying near the sea; marine salvage.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of beachcomb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From beach + combing.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does beachcombing mean?
The lifestyle and habits of a beachcomber.
Where does beachcombing come from?
From beach + combing.

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