shore — the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɔːr/
Example Sentences
- The pirate buried his treasure somewhere along the shore, but forgot to make a map.
- The company needs to shore up its finances before expanding overseas.
- My grandmother collects so many shells from the shore that her house looks like an aquarium gift shop.
shore
NOUN[/ʃɔːr/]
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
Family enjoying the ocean shore
Standing at the door, longing for the shore and more
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Shore derives from Proto-Germanic *skuraz, meaning 'edge' or 'coast'. The word shares etymological roots with Dutch schoor (prop or support), reflecting the conceptual development from the land that 'supports' or 'props up' against the sea.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *skuraz (edge, coast) → Old English scor → Middle English shore, with the root sense shifting from a structural support concept to the geographical meaning of coastline.
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📝Examples
“The pirate buried his treasure somewhere along the shore, but forgot to make a map.”
“The company needs to shore up its finances before expanding overseas.”
“My grandmother collects so many shells from the shore that her house looks like an aquarium gift shop.”
“The lighthouse guided ships safely to shore during the storm.”
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