Definitions

1. noun

a person who walks along a beach searching for objects or materials that have washed up, often as a hobby or for profit.

“She was a keen beachcomber, always on the lookout for rare seashells and driftwood.”

2. noun

a person who searches the beach, often for something specific, such as lost items or treasure.

“The beachcomber spent hours scanning the sand for any sign of the missing engagement ring.”

3. verb

to search along a beach for objects or materials that have washed up.

“The tide had come in, and she had to beachcomb again the next day.”