seashore

noun

sea·​shore ˈsē-ˌshȯr How to pronounce seashore (audio)
Synonyms of seashorenext
1
a
: land adjacent to the sea : seacoast
2
: all the ground between the ordinary high-water and low-water marks : foreshore

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In fact, your desire to expand your perception of the world, the universe and of your purpose has likely been shifting like the sands of the beach, spinning on the foamy seashore. Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026 The National Park Service also manages nearly 400 other areas designated for their national significance as battlefields, military or historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, monuments, parkways, recreation areas, trails, rivers and preserves. Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025 Being a seashore town, Santander gets its pick of fresh seafood. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Pair reading with trips to the zoo, planetarium, county or state fair, or natural outdoor settings like forests, lakes and seashores. Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for seashore

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First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of seashore was in 1526

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“Seashore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seashore. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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seashore

noun
sea·​shore -ˌshō(ə)r How to pronounce seashore (audio)
-ˌshȯ(ə)r
: the shore of a sea : seacoast

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