ashore

adverb

\ə-ˈshȯr

Definition of ashore

: on or to the shore

Examples of ashore in a Sentence

We docked our boat and went ashore to visit the island. the seashells that wash ashore after a storm

Recent Examples on the Web

Passers-by spotted Puerta's boat adrift in the cove and went ashore near what appeared to be a campsite to see if anyone was in trouble. — Anchorage Daily News, "The killing of an Eagle River hiker marks the 6th fatal bear attack in Alaska in the past 10 years. Here are the others.," 21 June 2018 In 2010, eight to 10 people in a small boat reportedly went ashore there. — Sonali Kohli, latimes.com, "Fishing boat comes ashore at Crystal Cove; 4 men found as authorities search for other possible occupants," 19 June 2018 Early in the film, ’Ntoni’s boat and his fellow fisherman from the village of Aci-Trezza go ashore to unload the morning’s catch and sell it to wholesalers, who take most of the profit. — New York Times, "How Luchino Visconti Made History Sing," 7 June 2018 Three families on a cruise decide to go ashore when their ship docks in Costa Rica. — Jenni Laidman, chicagotribune.com, "Summer audiobooks to pack for your next road trip," 21 May 2018 In 1607, English colonists went ashore at present-day Cape Henry, Virginia, on an expedition to establish the first permanent English settlement in the Western Hemisphere. — azcentral, "AZ Memo: Arizona #RedForEd teachers walkout today - all you need to know; movie sequels, reboots getting ridiculous," 26 Apr. 2018 In 1607, English colonists went ashore at present-day Cape Henry, Va., on an expedition to establish the first permanent English settlement in the Western Hemisphere. — BostonGlobe.com, "This day in history," 26 Apr. 2018 In fact, while there was a slight delay for our guests to disembark, all who were scheduled to go ashore on excursions and other activities disembarked as planned. — Nancy Trejos, USA TODAY, "WATCH: MSC Armonia cruise ship crashes into a dock in Roatan," 11 Apr. 2018 In fact, while there was a slight delay for our guests to disembark, all who were scheduled to go ashore on excursions and other activities disembarked as planned. — Sun Sentinel Staff, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Video shows cruise ship smashing into dock in Honduras," 11 Apr. 2018

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