beachhead
1 synonym for beachhead, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A secured area on an enemy shoreline used to bring in more troops and supplies during an invasion.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use beachhead
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
establish a beachhead
secure a beachhead
Etymology
From "beach" plus "head," originally a military term.
Full origin of beachhead →Frequently asked questions
What does “beachhead” mean?
The word “beachhead” means a secured area on an enemy shoreline used to bring in more troops and supplies during an invasion. In plain terms, a first foothold gained in hostile or unfamiliar territory — literally in war, or figuratively in business.
How do you pronounce “beachhead”?
“Beachhead” is pronounced BEECH-hehd (/ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “beachhead” in a sentence?
Here is “beachhead” used in a sentence: “Troops established a beachhead before dawn on D-Day.”
What part of speech is “beachhead”?
“Beachhead” is a noun.
How many meanings does “beachhead” have?
“Beachhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a secured area on an enemy shoreline used to bring in more troops and supplies during an invasion.
