shore
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈʃɔɹ// UK //ʃˈɔː// shore
n. the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or large river. You use this word when talking about the area where the water meets the ground.
n. the land bordering a large body of water, such as an ocean, sea, or lake. Often used to distinguish the land from the water or to describe the coastal strip between the high and low water marks.
We spent the whole afternoon walking along the shore.
The children spent their summer holiday building sandcastles on the shore of the lake.
As the storm approached, the waves crashed violently against the rocky shore, sending plumes of white spray high into the air.
Usage
Often used in the singular with 'the' to refer to the coastal area in general.