Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoreline
noun
ˈSHôrˌlīn
Definition
The line along which a body of water meets the land.
Examples
- The shoreline was dotted with colorful beach umbrellas.
- We walked along the shoreline, collecting seashells.
- The storm caused significant erosion along the shoreline.
Meaning
The shoreline is the boundary where the land and water meet, typically referring to the edges of oceans, seas, and lakes.
Synonyms
- coast
- beach
- water’s edge
- littoral
