noun

seashore

SEE-shaw

Seashore (noun) means the land along the edge of the sea, especially where it meets the beach. Example: “They took a long walk along the seashore at sunset.”

noun

The land along the edge of the sea, especially where it meets the beach.

"They took a long walk along the seashore at sunset."

"The cottage sits just a few metres from the seashore."

How to use seashore

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe land right next to the sea, roughly a synonym for "beach" or "coast."

Common pairings

along the seashore a seashore cottage

Word forms

seashores plural

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Etymology

Straightforward combination of "sea" and "shore."

Synonyms

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coast seacoast sea-coast

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Rhymes for seashore

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Frequently asked questions

What does “seashore” mean?

The word “seashore” means the land along the edge of the sea, especially where it meets the beach. In plain terms, the land right next to the sea, roughly a synonym for "beach" or "coast.".

How do you pronounce “seashore”?

“Seashore” is pronounced SEE-shaw (/ˈsiːʃoɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “seashore” in a sentence?

Here is “seashore” used in a sentence: “They took a long walk along the seashore at sunset.”

What part of speech is “seashore”?

“Seashore” is a noun.

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