The term ‘beach’ is a complex term to define because its mention invokes varied interpretations as well as mental images in people. Depending on the experiences that people have had regarding beaches, the definition of the term takes various forms. In its most basic interpretation, the term ‘beach’ refers to a land area that is adjacent to a sea or ocean. To other people, the term ‘beach’ may denote an expanse of land covered with natural particles such as sand, shingle, gravel, cobblestones, or gravel. A beach may also signify a land area that has various biological elements such as coral algae and shell particles. All in all, the mention of the term ‘beach’ invokes images of serenity and exquisite joy in the minds of people.
For example, by referring to a land area that lies next to a sea or an ocean, a beach signifies serenity. This feeling comes as people contemplate on the excellent surroundings of such scenery. For example, thoughts of the cool breeze that emanates from the sea are thrilling. On a personal note, I regard a beach as a truly enjoyable phenomenon owing to the experience I had when I visited Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema Beach last July. I experienced exquisitely cool breezes as I lay on the beach in the evenings.
In addition, a beach may suggest a coastal expanse of land covered with abiotic elements such as gravel, pebbles, shingle, cobblestones, and sand. This definition also suggests joy and undisturbed serenity because it indicates that humanity has not had a great negative impact on such an environment. Personally, the term ‘beach’ also makes me create mental images of a coastal land area that has shingle and sand. This reaction emanates from a visit I had to the Man O’War Cove in England in 2007. I enjoyed walking barefoot on the soft sand of this quiet landscape. Again, ‘beach’ suggests joy and serenity.
Finally, beach may refer to a coastal land area that has great amount of biotic elements such as seashells as well as coral algae. The presence of these biological entities signifies an untouched and exquisite area for relaxation. Regarding this concept, I once made a tour to the east African coastal town of Mombasa. As I walked on the vast sandy beaches during low tide, I collected a great variety of beautiful seashells. Once more, a beach denotes enjoyment and serenity.
In conclusion, the term ‘beach’ has quite varied definitions depending on the interpretations of the various people based on their experiences. For instance, a beach may denote a vast expanse of coastal landscape covered with various abiotic elements such as sand and shingle. More basically, beaches refer to land masses located adjacent to seas or oceans. Further, a beach could indicate a coastal region with variety of biotic elements such as seashells and algae. What the three definitions have is the fact that they all denote joy and serenity.