shore
word
/ˈʃɔɹ/
shor
/ʃˈɔː/
shaw
Definition
The shore is the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river. It is the place where water meets land.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for the edge of the sea, but it can also refer to lakes and rivers. 'Shore' is a general word; 'beach' usually suggests sand, while 'coast' often refers to a larger coastal region. Common phrases include 'on shore', 'offshore', and 'come ashore'.
Spanish: orilla - costaPortuguese (BR): costa - margemPortuguese (PT): costa - margemChinese (Simplified): 岸边 - 海岸Chinese (Traditional): 岸邊 - 海岸Hindi: किनारा - तटArabic: شاطئ - ضفةBengali: তীর - কিনারাRussian: берегJapanese: 岸Vietnamese: bờKorean: 해안 - 물가Turkish: kıyıUrdu: کنارہIndonesian: pantai - tepi (danau/sungai)
Example Sentences
A small boat reached the shore safely.
basic
We walked along the shore at sunset.
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Children found shells near the shore.
basic
We could see the lights from the shore as the ferry pulled away.
natural
After hours in the water, getting back to shore felt amazing.
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They built a few cabins just off the shore of the lake.
natural