Beach refers to a landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river, typically consisting of loose particles such as sand, gravel, shingle, or pebbles.
The term "beach" can also mean:
1. To run or haul a boat onto a shore
2. In slang, to be left in a difficult situation ("I was beached")
3. A popular vacation destination ("Let's go to the beach")
4. In surfing culture, the entire coastal environment