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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

beachcombing

/ˈbiːtʃkɒmbɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does beachcombing mean?

noun

The act of walking along a beach to search for interesting items, such as shells, sea glass, or driftwood, that have washed up on the shore.

Example

"She spent the afternoon beachcombing and found a beautiful piece of sea-smoothed wood."

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