the land along the edge of the ocean, usually where there is sand and rocks He liked to look for shells on the seashore. Thesauruscoast
- beach
- shore
- coastline
- sand
- seashore
- coast the land beside or near to the ocean:a town on the south coast of Georgia It is nearly always the coast, except when it is uncountable:That's a pretty stretch of coast.
- beach an area of sand, or small stones, beside the ocean or a lake:She took the kids to the beach for the day. sandy beaches
- shore an area that is by the ocean or a lake, especially one where people go for a day or a vacation:Let's go to the shore. The reef runs along the island's north shore.
- coastline the land along a coast, especially when you are thinking of its shape or appearance:California's rugged coastline
- sand a large area of sand on a beach:We went for a walk on the sand. a resort with miles of golden sands
- the seashore the land along the edge of the ocean, usually where there is sand and rocks:He liked to look for shells on the seashore.
- Beach is usually used to talk about a sandy area next to the sea where people lie in the sun or play, for example when they are on vacation. Seashore is used more to talk about the area by the sea in terms of things such as waves, sea shells, rocks, etc., especially where people walk for pleasure. It is often used in formal or literary contexts.
- along the coast/beach/shore/coastline/seashore
- on the coast/beach/shore/coastline/sands/seashore
- at the coast/beach/shore/seashore
- by the coast/shore/seashore
- a(n) rocky/unspoiled coast/beach/shore/coastline
- to go to the coast/beach/shore/seashore
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