Beach items in English, with pictures
This page teaches common English words for things you take to the beach. Try naming each item out loud before you pack your bag for a trip.
seashell
/ˈsiːʃɛl/
A hard cover left on the sand by a small sea creature.
“She found a beautiful pink seashell near the water.”
sunscreen
/ˈsʌnskriːn/
A cream you put on your skin to stop painful sunburns.
“Remember to put on sunscreen before you go outside.”
sandcastle
/ˈsændˌkæs.əl/
A small castle that people build from wet sand.
“The children spent the whole morning building a tall sandcastle.”
swimsuit
/ˈswɪmˌsuːt/
Clothing you wear to swim.
“I packed my favorite swimsuit for our trip to the ocean.”
/ˈtaʊəl/
A soft piece of cloth used to dry your wet body.
“He dried his hair with a large blue towel.”
surfboard
/ˈsɜːrf.bɔːrd/
A long flat piece of wood or plastic for riding ocean waves.
“He carried his surfboard down to the ocean this morning.”
flip-flops
/ˈflɪp.flɒps/
Open summer shoes with a strap between your toes.
“Take off your flip-flops before walking on the warm sand.”
sunglasses
/ˈsʌnˌɡlæs.ɪz/
Dark spectacles that protect your eyes from bright light outside.
“She wore dark sunglasses to block the bright morning glare.”
