beach-loving
|beach-lov-ing|
/ˈbiːtʃˌlʌvɪŋ/
likes beaches
Etymology
'beach-loving' originates from Modern English, specifically the combination of the noun 'beach' and the present participle 'loving' (from the verb 'love').
'beach' comes through Middle English 'beche' (or 'beche'), ultimately from Old English words related to shoreline or a stream; 'loving' derives from Old English 'lufian' (to love). These elements were combined in Modern English to form the descriptive compound 'beach-loving'.
Initially it literally combined 'beach' + 'loving' to describe someone who loves beaches; the compound has retained that straightforward meaning and is used descriptively.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong liking for beaches; fond of spending time at the beach or seaside.
She's very beach-loving and spends every summer by the sea.
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Last updated: 2025/10/25 13:36
