Shore

usgb/ʃɔːr/
noun

The land along the edge of a body of water.

She loves to walk along the shore at sunset.
Visual representation of "shore" - the land along the edge of a body of water

Often appears as...

  • beach shore
  • rocky shore
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Body of Water

Refers specifically to land next to oceans, lakes, or rivers.

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We had a picnic on the shore of the lake.
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Natural Setting

Often visualized as a scenic, natural landscape, commonly in literature and art.

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The painting displayed a serene shore, untouched by civilization.
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Not Always Beach

While 'shore' and 'beach' are close, a shore can be rocky or grassy, not just sandy.

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We explored the rocky shore, looking for marine creatures.
Visual representation of the word "Shore"

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