Beachcomber
noun
A person who spends their time searching for and collecting useful or interesting things on a beach.
After the storm, many beachcombers were found combing the shore for any valuable items washed up from the sea.
Often appears as...
- professional beachcomber
- beachcomber collecting
noun
Someone who leads an idle or workless but recreational life, generally at a tropical seaside resort.
He sold all his belongings and became a beachcomber, spending his days lounging by the sea in Bali.
Often appears as...
- become a beachcomber
- beachcomber lifestyle
noun
A person who spends their time searching for and collecting useful or interesting things on a beach.
After the storm, many beachcombers were found combing the shore for any valuable items washed up from the sea.
Often appears as...
- professional beachcomber
- beachcomber collecting
noun
Someone who leads an idle or workless but recreational life, generally at a tropical seaside resort.
He sold all his belongings and became a beachcomber, spending his days lounging by the sea in Bali.
Often appears as...
- become a beachcomber
- beachcomber lifestyle
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Refers to searching and finding things by physically combing beaches, often after events like storms.
The beachcomber found a rare shell tucked in the sand.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a sense of adventure and discovery, can be seen as an enjoyable outdoor activity.
As an avid beachcomber, Lisa treasured the sunsets and the surprises each wave brought.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Professional
While 'professional beachcomber' exists, the term often describes hobbyists or casual finders.
Maggie turned into a weekend beachcomber, looking for sea glass and pottery shards.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Refers to searching and finding things by physically combing beaches, often after events like storms.
The beachcomber found a rare shell tucked in the sand.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a sense of adventure and discovery, can be seen as an enjoyable outdoor activity.
As an avid beachcomber, Lisa treasured the sunsets and the surprises each wave brought.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Professional
While 'professional beachcomber' exists, the term often describes hobbyists or casual finders.
Maggie turned into a weekend beachcomber, looking for sea glass and pottery shards.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Refers to searching and finding things by physically combing beaches, often after events like storms.
The beachcomber found a rare shell tucked in the sand.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a sense of adventure and discovery, can be seen as an enjoyable outdoor activity.
As an avid beachcomber, Lisa treasured the sunsets and the surprises each wave brought.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Professional
While 'professional beachcomber' exists, the term often describes hobbyists or casual finders.
Maggie turned into a weekend beachcomber, looking for sea glass and pottery shards.
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