seashore

American  

[see-shawr, -shohr] / ˈsiˌʃɔr, -ˌʃoʊr /

noun

1. land along the sea or ocean.

2. Law. the ground between the ordinary high-water and low-water marks.

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seashore British  

/ ˈsiːˌʃɔː /

noun

1. land bordering on the sea

2. the land between the marks of high and low water

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Etymology

Origin of seashore

First recorded in 1520–30; sea + shore ¹

Explanation

The seashore is the land that borders an ocean or sea. She sells seashells on the seashore because that’s where the shells are, on the beach. Now say the whole thing three times fast. You can call the seashore the coast, the beach, or even just the shore. It's the area right next to the sea, and it can be rocky and dramatic or soft and sandy. Sometimes scientists use this word to mean the specific area that's covered with water at high tide but uncovered at low tide. This area is also known as the intertidal zone.

Example Sentences

Brooks revealed the news on Instagram, sharing photos of herself embracing Hemsworth — younger brother of “Thor” star Chris Hemsworth — and snaps of a shimmering seashore and her cushion-cut engagement ring.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

"One of the boats with the military personnel reached the seashore and tied a long rope to a tree. That rope was then brought to the boats," Mr Noor said.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Mr. Dichter suggested that Gazans could be moved to an area to the west of Rafah along the seashore.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2024

Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, said Sunday that North Korea only detonated blasting powder simulating the sound of its coastal artillery at the seashore to test the South Korean military’s detection capabilities.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

On the seashore, where her owner’s ship lay, she prayed to Poseidon to save her from slavery and the god heard her prayer.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton