seaboard

word

Definition

A seaboard is the stretch of land that borders or is very close to the sea; another word for coastline or shoreline.

Usage & Nuances

"Seaboard" is a formal or literary word for coastline, more common in written English or historical contexts than in conversation. It often appears in phrases like "Eastern Seaboard." It's less frequently used than "coast."

Example Sentences

They live close to the Atlantic seaboard.

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The seaboard is covered with sandy beaches.

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Many storms hit the Eastern seaboard every winter.

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The government announced plans to protect the seaboard from erosion.

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I love driving down the seaboard and stopping at small fishing villages.

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We saw ships sailing along the seaboard.

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