shoreline

noun
UK: /ˈʃɔːlaɪn/
US: /ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/

  1. The area where the land meets the edge of the sea or a lake.

    1. We walked along the shoreline at sunset to collect shells.
    2. Erosion is a serious problem along the shoreline of many coastal towns.

  2. A line that marks the boundary between land and a body of water.

    1. The map clearly shows the shoreline and all the nearby islands.
    2. Developers must obtain permits before building anything close to the shoreline.

Synonyms

seashore waterfront beach coastline coast

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shoreline" in English means: The area where the land meets the edge of the sea or a lake., A line that marks the boundary between land and a body of water..

The phonetic transcription of "shoreline" is /ˈʃɔːlaɪn/ in British English and /ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shoreline": seashore, waterfront, beach, coastline, coast.

Example usage of "shoreline": "We walked along the shoreline at sunset to collect shells.". More examples on the page.