shoreline

[shawr-lahyn, shohr-]

noun

1. the line where shore and water meet.

shoreline

/ ˈʃɔːˌlaɪn /

noun

1. the edge of a body of water

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoreline¹

First recorded in 1850–55; shore ¹ + line ¹

Example Sentences

From its sun-drenched interiors and sweeping views to its resort-style outdoor spaces and unmatched location, every corner of this estate celebrates the art of lakeside living along one of North Carolina’s most treasured shorelines.

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The Sheriff’s Office said Hu entered the water after his daughter was “swept off the shoreline by waves estimated to be 15-20 feet high.”

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Exactly how tall the wave becomes, and how fast it is going when it hits land, depends on the shape of the ocean floor and of the shoreline it is approaching.

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However, as they glided above the shoreline, they saw that their problems weren’t quite over.

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The advisory spans from Sonoma County to Monterey County and includes San Francisco’s shoreline.

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Related Words

• bank 
• beach 
• coastline 
• seaboard 
• shore