CEFR B2

beach erosion

noun

Meaning

The gradual wearing away of coastal land and sand by the action of waves, currents, and tides.

Examples

Rising sea levels have significantly accelerated beach erosion along the eastern coastline.
The construction of the new sea wall was an attempt to mitigate the effects of beach erosion.

Synonyms: shoreline loss, coastal recession, sand loss, abrasion

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beach erosion (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /biːtʃ ɪˈroʊʒən/

Definition

The gradual wearing away of coastal land and sand by the action of waves, currents, and tides.

Examples

Rising sea levels have significantly accelerated beach erosion along the eastern coastline.
The construction of the new sea wall was an attempt to mitigate the effects of beach erosion.
Scientists are monitoring the beach erosion to determine if the local ecosystem is at risk.

How to Use beach erosion

suffer from beach erosion (collocation): to experience the negative effects of the process — "Many coastal towns suffer from beach erosion during the winter months."
combat beach erosion (collocation): to take action to stop or slow the process — "Engineers are looking for new ways to combat beach erosion."

Synonyms of beach erosion

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