What does SHORE mean?

Shore

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.
• Verb: To come or bring something to land from a body of water.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɔr/
• UK: /ʃɔːr/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shore" comes from the Old English word "sceoru," meaning "shore, coast." The word has been in use since at least the 12th century. As a noun, "shore" refers to the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. As a verb, "shore" means to bring something to land from a body of water, such as a boat or cargo.

Synonyms:

• Coastline
• Beach
• Seashore
• Littoral

Related Words:

• Beach
• Coast
• Shoal
• Surge
• Wreck

Example Sentences:

• The children played on the shore, building sandcastles and collecting seashells.
• The fishermen shored their boats and began unloading their catch.