# seashore

/ˈsiˌʃɔɹ/ (US) · /sˈiːʃɔː/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/seashore
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

the area where the land meets the sea. It is the sandy or rocky ground you walk on when you are at the beach.

For teachers: the area of land adjacent to the sea, typically consisting of sand, gravel, or rock.

## Examples

- We spent the afternoon walking along the seashore.
- The seashore was covered in small shells and pebbles after the morning's high tide.
- The seashore serves as a vital buffer zone between the ocean and the inland ecosystem, protecting the land from erosion while providing a habitat for various migratory birds.

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