shore

/ʃɔː/noun

The strip of land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other still body of water.

Example sentences

“We walked along the shore looking for smooth stones.”
“The small boat drifted slowly toward the shore.”

Narrower than 'coast': the coast is the whole region, the shore is the strip where land actually meets water.

Synonyms for shore

shoreline

Often confused with shore

shore vs coast

Related words

beachThe strip of sand or small stones along the edge of the sea or a lake.coastlineThe outline or edge formed where the land meets the sea.pebbleA little stone, often one worn smooth and round by water.cliffA steep, high face of rock that drops almost straight down.blossomTo produce flowers or come into bloom.swampAn area of soft, waterlogged ground, often wooded, that supports rich wildlife but is poor for farming.