Meaning & use

seashore

noun·Everyday

The land bordering the sea, especially the sandy or rocky area near the water's edge.

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We spent the afternoon collecting shells along the seashore near the old lighthouse.

Cool breezes from the seashore made the summer heat much easier to bear.

A note on using this word

Seashore emphasizes the strip of land where sea meets land, while 'coast' can refer to a broader stretch of shoreline region.

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