seashore

noun

sea·​shore ˈsē-ˌshȯr How to pronounce seashore (audio)
Synonyms of seashorenext
1
a
: land adjacent to the sea : seacoast
b
: national seashore
2
: all the ground between the ordinary high-water and low-water marks : foreshore

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Also, seashore rangers will lead shark and seal walks several times each week. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026 In the past, Christo has stacked up mountains of oil drums, wrapped buildings and covered seashores. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 Plan an overnight stay at one of the park's beachfront cabins to soak up even more of this seashore's unspoiled beauty or camp out on the sand. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026 The retro seashore exterior meets to play with its younger crowd, who are typically drawn to the hotel bar and rooftop scene. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for seashore

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First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of seashore was in 1526

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“Seashore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seashore. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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seashore

noun
sea·​shore -ˌshō(ə)r How to pronounce seashore (audio)
-ˌshȯ(ə)r
: the shore of a sea : seacoast

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