Search Dictionary
Definition of seaboard

seaboard

/ˈsiːˌbɔːrd/
sea · board
Plural:seaboards
JUMP TO:

seaboard Lexical Profile

seaboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A coastal region or stretch of land bordering an ocean or sea.

Example

"Heavy winter storms frequently batter the towns along the eastern seaboard."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for seaboard
Antonyms
View all antonyms for seaboard

• adjective

1

Bordering on or situated near the sea; coastal.

Example

"The seaboard provinces depend heavily on maritime trade and commercial fishing."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for seaboard
Antonyms
View all antonyms for seaboard

• Rhymes for seaboard

• Nearby Words

seabeach
seabed
seabird
seaboard
seaborne
seabream
seabreeze

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of 'sea' and 'board' in its older sense of 'border, side, or coast' (related to the nautical use of 'board' for a ship's side).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seaboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seaboard
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.