beachscape

American  

[beech-skeyp] / ˈbitʃˌskeɪp /

noun

1. a section or expanse of beach and shore scenery.

2. a picture or other artistic representation of this.

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Etymology

Origin of beachscape

First recorded in 1935–40; beach ( def. ) + -scape ( def. )

Example Sentences

A little earlier, Christie’s did raise an impressive $23.1 million for David Hockney’s 1969 beachscape “Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime,” of 20th and 21st century art.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022

Look closely at any location, sea or beachscape, and a wedding couple will pop up — brides and bridegrooms in mixed and matched pairs: opposite sex, same sex, varied races and nationalities.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2016

They’re also responsible for the bright yellow beachscape of “The Sandbox” and the chilly decrepitude of “Drowning.”

From New York Times • May 22, 2016

There will be three performances next week: the recorded sounds of the orchestra and chorus will be played over the beachscape as the principal singers perform live, cued and conducted by Stuart Bedford.

From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2013

Prices ranged from $5,000 for a view of Greek ruins to $30,000 for a moonlit beachscape.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2011