beach blanket

Sandy lounging fabric

A beach blanket is a large blanket designed for lying on at the beach—bigger and more durable than a regular blanket, made to handle sand, sun, and salt water.

We spread out the beach blanket and settled in for the afternoon.

The term also appears in the 1960s "Beach Blanket Bingo" film genre celebrating California surf culture.

sandFine rock particles
sandy shoreGrainy coastal land strip
sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
shoreLand bordering water
wavesTraveling energy disturbances

picnic · umbrella · ocean · ocean breeze · sandy · sunbathing · spread · mat · seaside · lounge · cotton · striped · driftwood · seagulls · cooler · tanning · warmth · soft

Categories

beach gearshovel, pail, sunblock, suntan lotion, bucket
beachsand, wave, waves, surf, shells
beach thingssand, waves, towel, sunscreen, seashells
picnic blanketsoutdoor mat
pool partiespool noodles, poolside, swimming, swimsuit, swimsuits
sun protectionshade, SPF, umbrella, sunblock, shades

Opposites

setting/environment

beach blanketduvet

Filled bed covering

quilt · throw blanket · electric blanket · wool blanket · fleece blanket

function/purpose

beach blanketbeach towel

Fabric for seaside drying

bath towel · towel · sleeping bag · tarp

Family

beach, blanket, beaches, beached, beaching, beachfront, beachhead, beachside, blankets

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G