Seashore Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsiˌʃɔɹ

SEE-shor

UK

sˈiːʃɔː

SEE-shaw

Definition

The area where the land meets the sea; the land along the edge of the ocean.

Usage & Nuances

'Seashore' is more literary or descriptive than 'beach', focusing on the natural edge where sea meets land. Common in stories, poetry, and geographic contexts. Not used for crowded or developed beaches.

• Spanish: playa - orilla del mar
• Portuguese (BR): praia - beira-mar
• Portuguese (PT): praia - zona costeira
• Chinese (Simplified): 海岸 - 海邊
• Chinese (Traditional): 海岸 - 海邊
• Hindi: समुद्र तट
• Arabic: شاطئ البحر
• Bengali: সমুদ্রতট - সমুদ্রের কিনার
• Russian: морское побережье - морской берег
• Japanese: 海岸
• Vietnamese: bờ biển
• Korean: 해변 - 바닷가
• Turkish: deniz kıyısı
• Urdu: ساحلِ سمندر
• Indonesian: tepi laut - pantai

Example Sentences

We walked along the seashore and collected seashells.

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Children play on the seashore in summer.

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The hotel is close to the seashore.

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At sunrise, the seashore looks calm and beautiful.

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After lunch, we relaxed on the warm seashore.

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Many artists find inspiration from the changing colors of the seashore.

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