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seashore

/ˈsiːˌʃɔːr/
sea · shore
Plural:seashores
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• noun

1

A coastal landform consisting of a strip of sandy, pebbly, or rocky land bordering a sea or ocean, especially the intertidal zone between high and low water marks.

Example

"The children spent the afternoon collecting smooth pebbles and seashells along the sandy seashore."

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• Nearby Words

searing
seascape
seashell
seashore
seasick
seasickness
seaside

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century as a compound of 'sea' (from Old English 'sæ') and 'shore' (from Middle English 'schore', likely from Middle Low German 'schor', meaning coast or headland).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seashore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seashore
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